Certified Clinical Medical Assistant in Training

Performs medical assisting functions to support the provision of care within the physician department. Interacts with patients, families, and staff members to maximize successful patient outcomes.

• Greets and prepares patient for office visit or outpatient procedure.
• Obtains vital signs and weighs each patient.
• Updates problem and medication list at each patient visit.
• Assists in procedures requested by the medical provider.
• Ability to work with the public.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Immunization and injection administration
• Vision & hearing screenings
• Performs phlebotomy as needed.
• Checks charts routinely for omissions and compliance.
• Maintains sterilization process of all instruments.
• Makes referral and prescription calls per medical provider’s orders.
• Refilling prescriptions, per protocol and as applicable. 
• Screens calls including emergency calls.
• Assures that all necessary release and consent forms are signed.
• Performs lab testing according to set protocols and maintains yearly competency.
• Performs look up per protocol on the Maine Prescription Monitoring Program.
• Performs Medication Prior Authorizations, as needed.
• Prepares electronic charts with all requested information in preparation of patient encounters.
• Schedules patients for procedures in OR and any outpatient test (x-rays, labs, etc), if applicable. 
• Communicate with patients via various communication avenues, including secure messaging. Participates with any department quality indicators.
• Responsible to collect provider quality data as requested.
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly checklists with duties to include inventory management, samples management, and other monitors.  
• Obtains working knowledge of IMMPACT procedures, policies, performance expectations, etc. as needed.
• Maintains compliance with all hospital policies as well as compliance with all State, Federal and CMS policies of licensing and certification. 
• Responsible to maintain medical record privacy and security according to hospital policies and procedures at all times.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the hospital’s mission, vision and values as well as the service excellence standards while completing all tasks and responsibilities.
• Provides coverage for other DECH physician offices when necessary.
• Seeks out needed information by staying informed and involved by attending meetings; reading memos, policies, meeting minutes, newsletters, email and other appropriate information in a timely manner.
• Uses patient handling techniques as appropriate to the needs of the individual patient in keeping with the Safe Patient and Handling and Movement Policy. 
• Reliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet patient demands.
• Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures
• Other duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and department

~High School Diploma or equivalent
~18 years of age and older
~Ability to pass a background check
~Previous medical/patient care experience (preferred but not required)
~Mandatory full-time attendance to a 13-week instructional course including classroom, preceptorship, self-driven online education and skills assessment ~Must pass and maintain a CCMA skills competency and certification at the conclusion of the class

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT
Clinical: Frequently lifts up to 35 pounds independently. Frequently pushes/pulls 100 pounds using mechanical and other assistive devices. Walks, stands, kneels, bends most of the time. Exhibits fine motor skills and manual dexterity necessary to perform the essential job functions of the position. Visual acuity correctable to 20/20. Color vision is necessary. Normal hearing acuity.