Medical Assistant Certified- CMG Bariatrics- Part-Time
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Centra Health
Lynchburg, VA, US
Summary
The Medical Assistant provides patient support services, including measuring vital signs, administering medications, and performing diagnostic tests under the supervision of a provider. They also manage office clerical duties, maintain accurate patient records, and serve as a communication liaison for the healthcare team.
Job Description
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), under the direction and supervision of a licensed medical practitioner, provides patient support services, as well as office clerical duties. Medical Assistants coordinate patient care under the tenets of Centra’s Professional Practice model and collaborate with providers and members of the interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care, focused on achieving desired outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider; measures vital signs, and interviews patients to obtain health histories.
Under the provider's direction, provides health promotion and counseling to patients and caregivers. Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and caregivers. Ensures understanding of the plan of care.
Administers medications and immunizations (injectable, oral, topical, aerosol), provides wound care, and personal health interventions at the direction of a provider, as deemed competent.
Performs patient testing to include specimen collection, CLIA-waved testing, blood collection, and electrocardiogram
Serve as a communication liaison for the healthcare team.
Assists with patient scheduling and follow up care.
Maintains accurate, detailed patient records and charts using an electronic medical record (EMR) system
Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with policies and procedures, rules, and regulations.
May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent,
Graduate of Medical Assistant program.
Required Certifications and Licensures: Current certification or registration through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or another equivalent organization
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) completion
Preferred Qualifications:
2 years’ experience as a medical assistant
Salary Range: $19.32 - $28.01 / Hour
Your partner in living your best life: That is the role Centra proudly yet humbly assumes, both as an organization and as an employer. Caring for people in the community—both within and beyond our walls—is not only what Centra does, but it is also central to who we are. We care for our patients and team members like we would care for our own friends and family. Because that is what we are.
Founded in 1987 and based in Lynchburg, Centra is a regional, nonprofit healthcare system serving more than half a million people across central and southside Virginia. Our established network of facilities and services includes four hospitals, five medical centers, a nationally award-winning cardiovascular care center, and a cancer center, as well as 15 primary care and various specialty practices as part of our Centra Medical Group. We also offer a wide range of senior, post-acute, and mental health care services.
Our breadth and depth of care means a wide array of meaningful opportunities for you to realize a meaningful career with Centra. As part of our inclusive, multidisciplinary team, you will be empowered to be you. We will listen carefully to you and get to know you well. We want to understand your hopes, goals and dreams. We want to do our part so you can be your very best, as you define it. This is true whether you are a patient, a caregiver, or a member of the communities we serve.
Founded
1987
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lynchburg, VA
Your partner in living your best life: That is the role Centra proudly yet humbly assumes, both as an organization and as an employer. Caring for people in the community—both within and beyond our walls—is not only what Centra does, but it is also central to who we are. We care for our patients and team members like we would care for our own friends and family. Because that is what we are.
Founded in 1987 and based in Lynchburg, Centra is a regional, nonprofit healthcare system serving more than half a million people across central and southside Virginia. Our established network of facilities and services includes four hospitals, five medical centers, a nationally award-winning cardiovascular care center, and a cancer center, as well as 15 primary care and various specialty practices as part of our Centra Medical Group. We also offer a wide range of senior, post-acute, and mental health care services.
Our breadth and depth of care means a wide array of meaningful opportunities for you to realize a meaningful career with Centra. As part of our inclusive, multidisciplinary team, you will be empowered to be you. We will listen carefully to you and get to know you well. We want to understand your hopes, goals and dreams. We want to do our part so you can be your very best, as you define it. This is true whether you are a patient, a caregiver, or a member of the communities we serve.
Founded
1987
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lynchburg, VA
