Certified Medical Assistant, Neurosurgery (Hyannis)
Cape Cod Healthcare
- Location
- Onsite (Hyannis, Massachusetts)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 2 weeks ago
About the role
Cape Cod Healthcare is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support neurosurgery providers in Hyannis, MA. The role involves assisting with clinical care, managing patient flow, and maintaining accurate electronic health records within a leading regional healthcare network.
Skills
Clinical care
Patient flow management
Vital signs monitoring
Electronic health records
Clinical procedures
Injection administration
Medical terminology
Customer service
Time management
HIPAA compliance
Inventory management
Basic life support
Full job details
- Assists in providing clinical care to office patients as delegated by supervising provider
- Manages provider’s daily schedule and patient flow to expedite care and maximize clinical time
- Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms, and checks two-patient identifiers
- Communicates status of delegated task completion to supervising provider
- Obtains relevant information and takes vital signs as indicated (i.e. height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation)
- Inputs pertinent clinical information into the electronic health record timely and with accuracy and collects home medication lists
- Assists clinicians with clinical procedures and/or additional tests specific to the department. Keeps patients informed of visit status, unforeseen delays and other relevant information pertaining to the patient’s visit
- Prepare and maintain exam rooms for patient arrivals. Clean and/or maintain inventory of supplies (medical included) and equipment throughout the practice. Notifies supervisor to order clinical supplies, clinical equipment and pharmaceuticals as appropriate
- Under the supervision of a provider, administers routine injections when delegated, and documents in real time and with accuracy
- Participates in practice and department meetings, trainings, etc. to promote continuous improvement of quality patient care
- Takes initiative to learn, understand, and stay current with community resources and the greater healthcare system
- Maintains patient rights and abides by all confidentiality obligations pursuant to CCHC and HIPAA
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English
- Medical Assistant - Certification
- Completion of a post-secondary medical assisting program
- Basic Life Support Certification for Health Care Providers
- Strong interpersonal, customer service, time management skills
- Experience with current office technology, proficient with computer office applications (Electronic Medical/Health Records, MS Office, etc.)
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred