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Job Description
The Certified Medical Assistant (MA) serves the Centra Medical Group (CMG) as part of the Resource Pool to serve medical practice locations across central and southern Virginia. This position provides patient support services to a provider and can perform clerical duties. Medical Assistants coordinate and provide care to patients in a medical practice under the tenets of Centra's Professional Practice Model. Medical Assistants practice under the direction and supervision of a licensed medical practitioner authorized by regulations of the Department of Health Board of Medicine. Medical Assistants collaborates with providers and members of the interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care. Under the direction of a provider, the MA coordinates the various care processes that are necessary to achieve desired outcomes. MAs works to promote and sustain a culture reflective of Centra's mission, vision, and values.
Responsibilities
Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider; measures vital signs, and interviews patients to obtain health histories
Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families
Under the direction of the provider provides health promotion, counseling and education to patients and caregivers. Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements
Administers medications, wound care, and personal health interventions at the direction of a provider, as deemed competent.
Maintains accurate, detailed patient records and charts using an electronic medical records (EMR) system
Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with policies and procedures, rules, and regulations
Adheres to CMG Quality Metrics driven by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential and following Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of (HIPAA) regulations
Collects blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulatory standards. Note: Phlebotomy competencies must be completed and on file
Conducts chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer
Analyzes the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices
Sets up, maintains, calibrates, cleans, and tests sterility of medical laboratory equipment
Maintains competency to support all CMG clinical sites to include primary care, urgent care, and specialty services.
May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time
Qualifications
Required Education: High School Diploma / GED, and Graduate of Medical Assistant program ABHES or CAAHEP accredited institution or completion of a Clinical Medical Assistants Program (CVCC program) where candidate is qualified to sit for the Clinical Medical Assistant Program. Maintains a professional portfolio, annual Centra mandatory CBLs, annual CMG age specific competency completion/education verification.
Required Experience: 3 years of experience as a medical assistant in an office setting
Required Certification & Licensures Certification / License: Current certification or registration through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or another equivalent organization. BLS certification within the first six (6) months of employment and maintain current BLS certification. Valid driver's license.
