CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)

HOURS: Full-time, Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm and Friday, 8am-12pm

MA CERTIFICATION OR LPN REQUIRED

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team with positive interpersonal communication skills when communicating with patients, families, and the medical office staff.

• Conducts an assessment of patient’s condition and documents findings.

• Uses professional judgment in treating patients and modifies the treatment and/or contacts the physician as appropriate.

• Reviews with patient relevant health-risks, nutritional issues and corresponding lifestyle changes that are warranted.

• Discusses with the patient and family members medications and medical tests and assists with their scheduling.

• Schedules consultations and referrals as needed and calls in prescriptions as directed.

• Answers patients’ questions and ascertains patients’ needs, acts upon routine requests and relays information.

• Notifies patients of test results as directed and any follow-up visits requested by the physician.

• Communicates and reinforces patient care plan and education plan with patient and family and assesses the patient or family’s ability to comprehend.

• Ensures examination rooms are stocked with supplies and reorders supplies as necessary.

• Serves as a clinical leader, implementing nursing concepts, and mentoring other staff as necessary.

• Remains current on innovations, developments, new procedures and techniques in nursing care in order to provide quality nursing care services.

• Assumes responsibility for safety, infection control and performance improvement as part of efforts to provide quality care and services. Performs all associated duties, responsibilities and tasks.

• Presents a professional image to medical staff, co-workers, physicians, patients and family members.

• Attends professional development programs and in-service trainings and meets the minimum requirement for continuing professional education.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Medical Assistant certification or LPN requirement.

• Requires a high school diploma.

EXPERIENCE:

• Requires up to one year of work-related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Requires basic computer knowledge

Dodge County Hospital Is An Equal Opportunity Employer:

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Dodge County Hospital will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Dodge County Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.

Contact Information

Penny Brown - Director of Human Resources

Human Resources

Email: pbrown@dodgecountyhospital.com

Phone: 478-448-4105

Please click the link to apply online: https://www.dodgecountyhospital.com/jobs/show_job.php?id=144293&category=Eastman+Family+Practice&sub=