Certified Medical Assistant - PCP Team

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Mechanicsville Office - Mechanicsville, VA 23116Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $18.50 - $23.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: HealthcareAre you a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with primary care experience? Come join our team! Full-time Opening: 40 hours/week Scheduled Shifts: Monday - Friday, optional Saturday (1/2 day) shifts available Scheduled Hours: primarily 8-hour shifts with 30-minute lunch break, variable start times (ex. 7:15am-3:45pm, 8:30am-5:00pm, etc.)   Summary:  Assists physicians and nursing staff with patient exams, tests, and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. Greets and prepares patients for examinations and assists provider. Facilitates the efficient flow of patients. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, reviewing and/or recording medical history, confirming purpose for the visit. Obtains vital signs including pulse, body temperature, respiration rate, blood pressure, height, and weight.  Records data in patient’s electronic chart. Prepares exam rooms, instruments, and gowns per appointment type. Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients to include connecting patients for ECG testing. Conducts point-of-care testing at the direction of the provider. Prepares lab requisitions, prints labels, and verifies patient identity by name and DOB for all labs. Completes forms as appropriate. Assists with call backs to patients at provider’s request. Prepares and administers medications as ordered by provider. Administers immunizations and injections per protocol. Initiates prescription orders or drug refills upon review and approval of the provider. Under the direction of the provider may enter medication, laboratory, and radiology orders into EMR. Transmits patient education information approved by the provider. Initiates Advance Directives and updates as appropriate. Cleans autoclaves and sterilizes instruments and equipment. Demonstrates efficient navigation of Electronic Medical Record and pertinent electronic applications. Stocks clinical supplies in the exam rooms and nurses’ stations daily.  Attends required meetings. Complies with Virginia Women's Center’s policies and procedures.  Follows guidelines required by HIPAA, OSHA, and Red Flags regulations. Maintains appropriate attendance and punctuality as defined by Virginia Women's Center’s policy.   Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Education, Experience, and/or Licensure High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Successful completion of a Medical Assistant training program Medical Assistant certification One-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Current CPR certification preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of VWC's computer system software and functionality as it pertains to patient care. Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care. Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to primary care specialty. Knowledge of OSHA guidelines. Knowledge of primary care outpatient clinic procedures. Skill in time management and prioritization. Skill in preparing and maintaining records. Skill in maintaining departmental quality assurance and quality control standards. Skill in performing assistance tasks appropriately. Skill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and memos.  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to type 30 words per minute. Ability to maintain strictest patient confidentiality. Ability to communicate with patient to ascertain needs (requires independent judgment for assessing patient needs for appropriate preparation for exam). Ability to obtain vital signs and connect patients for ECG testing. Ability to demonstrate accuracy and efficiency in recording information in patients’ charts and in labeling specimens. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to respond with flexibility to changing work load or patient assignments. Ability to perform effectively as a team member, supporting a patient-focused environment in all interactions with patients, families, visitors, and volunteers.   Physical Demands Employees must possess the following physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels). Able to work on feet the majority of the day without tiring. Must be able to hear adequately to auscultate B/S4. Must have vision which is adequate to read increments on tuberculin syringe accurately. Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work. Must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn.   Work Environment Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings.  This position has exposure to Aerosol Transmitted Diseases (ATD) and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP). What We Offer Benefits & Rewards A service-centered culture reflecting a strong work-ethic and caring, compassionate team members Competitive compensation and growth opportunities Health, dental, and vision insurance Health savings accounts (HSA) and flex spending accounts (FSA) 401k plan with employer contributions and match Paid time off and paid holidays Life insurance both employer-paid and voluntary Critical illness and accident insurance Annual employer contribution toward uniforms/scrubs Employer paid long-term disability benefits and comprehensive employee assistance program A variety of discount programs offered to employees Employee referral bonus and peer recognition programs Company-sponsored FUN events and community volunteer opportunities   Virginia Women's Center is a full-service women's health care practice specializing in gynecology, obstetrics, urogynecology, weight and wellness, high-risk obstetrics, obstetrical genetic counseling, breast health/mammography, bone and mental health services, ultrasound, and surgeries and procedures.   Living Our Values We put patients first. Every single interaction matters Communicate with compassion We embrace change. Adapt to the fast pace of women's healthcare Seek new perspectives and information We play as a team. Together, we make a difference Believe the best in each other We work to be better. Challenges are opportunities to be better Contribute to our shared purpose   If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Virginia Women's Center, please contact our HR Department at (804) 288-4084. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment in the workplace.