Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job Description

We are SEMRHI, serving the needs of Rural Mississippi. SEMRHI is a network of Community Health Centers that has been serving the needs of Southeast Mississippi for almost 45 years. In addition, we serve the needs of many of the school districts and students in the area, including those attending Petal.

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Certified Medical Assistant performs a variety of tasks related to patient care and follow-up. As a team member, the Certified Medical Assistant will demonstrate knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the staff, patients, families and visitors of all age groups, while being sensitive to their culture and religious beliefs.

Job Responsibilities:

Prepare patients in a timely and appropriate manner

Demonstrate the ability to access and assist patients in emergency situations

Interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document correct information in medical record

Assist the provider as needed during exams

Update and maintain all digital client records

Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies and maintain instruments

Anticipates and prepares supplies needed for procedures to expedite patient care

Clean dirty instruments and properly prepare them for sterilization

Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physician

Instruct patients on collection of any necessary samples and tests

Assist with lab testing and phlebotomy

Clean rooms at the end of day, wipe down tables, chairs and countertops

Willingness to assist providers, nurses and the front office as needed

Prompt in following the provider's orders

Demonstrate flexibility in job duties

Demonstrate appropriate documentation in the EMR

Possess the knowledge to operate clinical equipment

Demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude toward patients and staff

Effectively communicates with the provider

Adheres to infection-control policies using universal precautions at all times and PPE as appropriate

Assist with medical record scanning as needed

Job Requirements:

Current Certified Medical Assistant

Current Phlebotomy certificate

One year of clinical work experience

Current CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association

Basic knowledge of clinical operations

Demonstrates skills in written and oral communication

Ability to comprehend and perform duties with minimal supervision

Ability to prioritize work and accept constructive criticism

Ability to prepare reports and follow-up as necessary

Must continuously listen, visualize and have dexterity and eye-hand coordination

Must have full range of body motion

Must frequently sit, reach, use both right and left forearm rotation, walk, stand, kneel and twist

Physical and Other Requirements:

Must be able to pass criminal background check, drug screen and physical assessment

Must occasionally kneel, twist and have ability to grasp firmly

Must lift and carry, push and pull in excess of 50lbs