Certified Medical Assistant

Must have pediatrics experience.

• Obtains, evaluates, and records patient history in medical file.
• Obtains and measures vital signs and records information on patients' charts.
• Screens patients according to NTACHC protocols (i.e. obtaining vital signs, height, weight, vision/hearing testing).
• Assists in the examination of patients under the direction of a provider.
• Complete requests for follow-up, and manage tasks in NextGen by the end of your work week.
• Schedule follow up appointments at the time of the visit.
• Performs accurate charting in medical record in accordance with NTACHC policies and procedures.
• Provide assistance to clinical staff and providers as needed.
• Maintain exam room and work areas (i.e. keeping well-stocked, orderly, and clean, to include disinfecting exam tables, chairs, and counters between patients with disinfecting wipes as per infection control policy.)
• Maintain strict infection control (i.e., sterilizing instruments, performing procedures, needle disposal, etc.).
• Able to accurately make/cancel/reschedule appointments in the computer appointment system. Able to follow-up on appointment to determine patient compliance and contact patients to reschedule (no-show policy).
• Keep up to date and comply with all emails, intranet updates, policies/procedural updates and retraining as required.
• Understand all emergency protocols and respond accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Serve as the communication liaison between patient and providers. Capable of documenting patient communication and clinical treatment accurately and appropriately.
• Recognize and respond effectively to verbal, nonverbal, and written communication.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures dealing with health care.
• Comply with established risk management and safety procedures.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team.
• Must respect the confidential nature of medical information and comply with HIPAA laws.
• Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Able to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
• Capable of using experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Good computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as charts, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Behave in a professional manner and maintain a professional appearance.
• Must be a team player and always keep patients as the number one priority.
• Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Strength sufficient to lift some patients, move heavy equipment on wheels (up to approximately 100 lbs.), and to move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Consent to scheduled and random drug screen testing as required by NTACHC.

Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Can apply as follows:
o Certified Medical Assistant
• Current Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers from one of the following organizations is required.
o American Heart Association o American Red Cross
• Prior professional experience as a Medical Assistant is a definite plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
• Maintain valid driver’s license and auto insurance as traveling to different clinic locations will be required.