Certified Medical Assistant

This is a full time position located at MLIH's Anchor Point facility in Delbarton, WV.

Minimum Qualifications: must hold a current license as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). Two years or more experience is preferred.

Competitive pay based upon experience.

POSITION PURPOSE:

This position is necessary to assure
the effective and efficient delivery of clinical services. It requires a thorough knowledge of modern
office practices and procedures; ability
to type accurately at a fast rate, ability to deal tactfully and courteously
with the public; ability to secure cooperation and establish and maintain
effective working relationships with superiors, staff, and the general public;
ability to accept supervision and follow instructions; ability to perform
duties with a minimum of supervision; ability to handle matters of a
confidential nature, and provide support to the clinical staff completing basic
medical tasks. This position also
requires providing safe and effective care for patients
under the supervision of a registered nurse and in compliance with regulations
set forth by the LMAMH, state, local and federal agencies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist in COVID-19 testing, including at
fixed and intermittent sites by collecting samples for testing and completing
all necessary paperwork for this service.

2. Welcome patients to the testing site and
inquire as to their well-being. Report
any complaints or observations to the drive through nursing staff.

3. Screen patients and staff per agency policy.

4. Perform nasal swab testing.

5. Collect nasopharyngeal swab samples.

6. Assist patients as needed while in the
testing area.

7. Assure confidentiality of patient
information and medical records.

8. Prepare lab requisitions for prescribed or
stat lab samples according to laboratory specifications.

9. Label appropriately, prepare and store lab
samples in accordance with required laboratory specifications.

10.Ensure collection of lab specimens by
laboratory staff.

11.Ensure that any blood spills/bodily fluids
are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to agency
policy.

12.Maintain environmental integrity and
aesthetics, ensuring all areas of the testing site are safe and clean.

13.Prepare and organize supplies and equipment
to prevent wastage.

14.Collect and organize supplies ensuring work
area at the testing site is appropriately stocked and restocked.

15.Check for expired lab tubes and other
supplies.

16.Paperwork as related to the testing site and
as designated by the Clinical Nurse Manager/Program Manager.

17.Follow up on referrals and other patient
appointments as needed.

18.Assist with other duties as assigned by the
Clinical Nurse Manager.

19. Assist Telemedicine Physician. Obtain blood pressure, pulse, temperature and
oxygen saturation readings for telemedicine patients.

20. Assist Telemedicine Physician with writing
prescriptions.

21. Communicate with staff, consumers, families,
other agencies and to the general public by telephone, in writing, and
face-to-face.

22. Assist clinical professional and
paraprofessional staff as needed.