Certified Medical Assistant - Licking Heights Health Clinic
Company: LMHS
Location: Newark
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Job Description:
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANTLMHP
Position Summary
Under assessment and supervision of the Registered Nurse and
according to established policies and procedures, performs patient
care activities in order to assist health care providers in
performing various technical / clinical procedures in the patient
care area. Job requires knowledge, skill and ability to provide
basic care for a neo-natal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and
geriatric patient population
Responsibilities
- Completes patient intake and discharge under supervision of a
physician, NP, and/or RN. Completes appropriate documentation in
the medical record (paper and EMR).
- Performs technical tasks, as authorized : checks vital signs,
collects routine specimen, performs ECG, phlebotomy,
- Assists providers with procedures.
- Responds to emergency situations in a prompt and precise
manner, and assists other health care providers as needed
- Informs Physician, NP, or RN of patient's symptoms, reactions,
progress and other information pertaining to patient's care.
Documents information in the medical record (paper and electronic)
according to policies and procedures.
- Presents a positive appearance and attitude demonstrating
excellent guest relation skills, interpersonal skills and team
values within the Professional Corporation, Health System and
community.
- Observes and maintains patient, staff and corporate
confidentiality per policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as requested. Requirements
- Demonstrates ability to read, write, follow verbal or written
instructions and perform simple mathematical calculations.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- AAMA or AMT Medical Assistant certification preferred upon hire
and required within six months of hire date.
- Maintains BCLS certification
- Completes orientation as specified to acquire the necessary
familiarity with LMHS policies, procedures and patient care
techniques within assigned patient care areas.
- Demonstrates ability to assist in the care for pediatric,
adolescent, adult and geriatric patients within the scope of the
job description while under the supervision of a licensed
physician, NP and/or RN.
- Demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to perform:
phlebotomy, ECG, vital signs, ear lavage, monofilament, glucometer,
occult blood, visual and auditory acuity, strep screen, urinalysis,
urine pregnancy, specimen collection and preparation as applicable
to the practice setting.
- Competency with personal computer usage and medical record
documentation
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer
and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local
regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate
against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including
pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental
status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or
genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or
other non-merit based factors protected by law.
Keywords: LMHS, Newark , Certified Medical Assistant - Licking Heights Health Clinic, Healthcare , Newark, Ohio
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