ONSMS is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant
Advanced Practice Provider Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Certified Medical Assistant is asked to assist with registration of patients for COVID-19 vaccine administration/testing and inform/provide some form of feedback to patients to motivate behavior change to reduce health risks. Proper PPE provided. Note: This is a temporary position through December 30, 2021.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries. Assist clinic staff to register individuals for clinic testing.
- Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patients; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
- Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood;
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Clinical Skills, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Hospital Environment, Procedural Skills, Documentation Skills, Verbal Communication, Inventory Control, Planning, Dependability, Medical TeamworkCertified Medical Assistant
- One year of relevant and/or specialty experience preferred
- Current Health Certificate
- Current TB
Complete this employment form and email it to hr@onsms.org with the subject line: “Certified Medical Assistant Candidate: [your name]”
Other Job Openings:
- Advanced Practice Provider: Responsible for providing clinical care in alignment with the mission of vaccine management protocols and accepted evidence-based guidelines and COVID19 testing. In addition, they will work with leadership on team performance toward quality and productivity outcomes, and any additional clinical outcome goals.
- EMT Paramedic: EMT/Paramedic will be on site during vaccination administration to assist patients if necessary for medical emergencies. EMT will deliver patient care, support and evaluate on the scene and transport to hospital if deemed necessary.
- Registered Nurse: Registered Nurses will provide vaccination and testing for our COVID19 clinical services. These services could be in an office setting or mobile unit.
- Patient Registrant and Scheduler: The Vaccine Portal Patient Registrant/Scheduler will interview, collect patient information, demographics, insurance and emergency contact information to ensure accuracy of information entered into the electronic personal health information system.