Southern Immediate Care is currently seeking medical assistants for our Helena location.

Summary: Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) assist physicians with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs of patients. They provide information on patient conditions while assisting providers with medical equipment and patient vital signs. CMAs perform a variety of ancillary and clerical duties to include; vital signs, diagnostic procedures, EKGs, x-ray under the direction of provider, waived lab testing, injections, documentation and patient education following established procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties and training current and new employees may be assigned.

· Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room/triage area; verifies patient identification by asking patient to state name and date of birth.

· Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment and completing ROS.

· 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; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; performing x-rays under direction of provider; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings, performing drug screens; applying splints and other orthopedic devices; performing ear irrigations.

· Records vital signs to include temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and other ancillary testing when ordered by a provider in accordance with skill level and state regulation.

· Maintains medical records either written or electronically.

· Observes patient conditions. Measures, records and reports changes to provider.

· Ensures the confidentiality and rights of patients, the confidentiality of the practice and department documents, and adheres to HIPAA Regulations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

The Medical Assistant must be a High School graduate or equivalent, with one or two (1-2) years of related experience and a background in a medical environment preferred.

Traits & Skills:

Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer-focused attitude and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

Language Ability:

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from providers, clinical staff and patients. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret test results.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of all Microsoft Office Products.