Certified Medical Assistant, Tremont Physician's Office
HMC Offers:
- Nursing Scholarships
- Loan Forgiveness
- Tuition Reimburse
- Excellent benefits
- Quality childcare located in Hopedale
- Wellness Center membership
- 401(k) plan with employer match
Employee Daycare Rates
- Infants (6 weeks to 15 months) - $133 weekly, $27 daily
- Toddlers (15 months to 2 yrs) - $126 weekly, $26 daily
- 2 years to 3 years - $119 weekly, $25 daily
- 4 years to 5 years - $112 weekly, $23 daily
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Our Tremont Physician's Office is expanding, and we are looking for Certified Medical Assistants to provide direct nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a physician, nurse, and/or the Practice Manager, while always maintaining a professional and courteous manner. The CMA assists in other areas of the Tremont Medical Office, and satellite offices when needed.
Responsibilities
- Prepare visit sheets and paperwork for patient appointments, verifying that all necessary materials/documents are ready prior to the appointment.
- Greet patients by name while respecting HIPAA, and transport to nursing exam room. Obtain and document vital signs, patient history, current medications, and chief complaint.
- Remain available to assist physician with examinations and procedures as requested, providing necessary equipment and supplies.
- Complete documentation in a timely, professional, and accurate manner.
- Complete diagnostic imaging and laboratory requisitions accurately, indicating approved diagnosis for each test ordered.
- Perform required clinical competencies on indicated equipment/procedures.
- Provide and document patient education, including medication instruction.
- Notify patient of test result and physician comment/instruction once reviewed and approved.
- Answer incoming telephone calls professionally, identifying self with name, job title and location. Identify calls that require a nurse and refer appropriately.
- Transport patients to ancillary departments as needed.
- Schedule referral appointments for patients as ordered.
- Assist with filing of labs, x-rays, dictation and other reports in patient charts or sort for scanner input.
- Cross train as Receptionist for the office.
- Check and stock physician and nursing exam rooms daily.
- Fill out stock requisition forms to order supplies from the purchasing department.
- Check physician's desk for completed charts and papers and return them to the nursing office for sorting and processing.
- Check sample medications monthly and destroy outdated medications. Keep samples organized.
- Assist with cleaning office. Maintain a high level of infection control awareness.
- Sort and review all incoming lab/outpatient test results and direct to the appropriate physician for review.
- Cold sterilize contaminated instruments. Return and collect equipment from surgery.
- Maintain high standards of patient confidentiality, observing HIPAA regulations.
- Work well with other staff members, maintaining a clean, safe work environment for all employees and patients.
- Assist in departmental quality improvement projects, providing necessary clinical data.
- Perform other related work as required or requested.
Requirements
- High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
- CPR (BLS) certification is required or must be able to become certified upon hire.
- License/Certification/Registration as Medical Assistant is required.
- Flexibility to work in any of the satellite offices is required.
- Venipuncture experience is preferred.
- Must be available to work Saturday mornings.
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