Cherry Health
Healthcare
MedicalAssistant
“Medical Assistant at Cherry Health. Skills: Patient care, EHR, Medical assisting. Supports the patient by actively participating in the interdisciplinary care team. Assists providers in the delivery of primary care services”
Industry & Context.
Possible exposure to patients/clients with illnesses and/or infections, Frequent telephone and computer use, requiring manual dexterity for writing and computer use, Sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time, Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, May require bending, squatting, or kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds, Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required, May require travel to other sites based on program/site needs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Basic Life Support/CPR certification, Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program, CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants, RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) certification through American Medical Technologists, CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) certification through National Healthcareer Association, NCMA (National Certified Medical Assistant) certification through National Center for Competency Testing, ARMA (Advanced Registered Medical Assistant) certification through the American Registry of Medical Assistants, NRCMA (National Registered Certified Medical Assistant) certification through the National Association for Health Professionals, Completion of an in-house specialties training program, including competency in using all organizational electronic health record templates
Nice to Have
1-2 years of previous medical assisting experience, Precept medical assistant apprentices, externs, or new employees as needed
What You'll Do.
Supports the patient by actively participating in the interdisciplinary care team
Assists providers in the delivery of primary care services
Complete chart preparation for each patient
Record information in the EHR
Manage clinic flow by greeting patients
and directing patients to the examining room
Follow rooming procedures
including inquiring about recent ER/hospital visits
completing screening tests
and health maintenance orders as identified in the chart preparation
May perform medication reviews
including removing short-term medications (e.g.
antibiotics) from the medication module
Prepare for and assist providers with examinations and procedures
completing necessary cleanup afterward
Implement provider orders
including blood draws
and routine testing procedures
Document results in the EHR as appropriate
Prepare specimens for transportation
complete necessary forms
and arrange for transportation
File patient information and assist with medical records responsibilities
May administer high-risk medications/injections following established program/site guidelines
Manage all aspects of the vaccine program
including storage and handling
Appropriately manage telephone inquiries and conduct patient callbacks as assigned (excluding patient triage)
Assist nurses and providers with incoming patient healthcare information
May be responsible for approving timecards in the time and attendance system as directed by the supervisor
Adhere to universal precautions and Cherry Health policies
Understand and adhere to Cherry Health’s compliance standards as outlined in Cherry Health’s Corporate Compliance Policy
and Conflict of Interest Policy
Stay informed about all pertinent federal
and Cherry Health regulations
and adapt to any changes or modifications
May precept medical assistant apprentices
or new employees as needed
Represent Cherry Health at community events
job/recruitment fairs
and other engagements as requested
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Actively participating in the interdisciplinary care team; Work effectively with both professional and paraprofessional staff; Collaboration
Communication Scope
Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette; Maintain professional conduct with providers, peers, families, and the community
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