Certified Medical Assistant (Full-time, OPS)

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant (Full-time, OPS)

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 62489

Department: University Health Services (UHS)

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the Lead Clinician and Medical Director, assists clinicians and nurses with routine medical care for patients.
• Ensures all electronic health record (EHR) information is current.
• Documents basic intake items in the EHR.
• Sets up for and assists providers with exams and procedures.
• Gives non-intravenous injections, medication administration and handles minor procedures such as collection & testing of specimens, splinting and applying dressings, visual acuity testing, ear lavage and other duties as privileged to complete.
• Performs disinfection and cleaning of rooms in between patient visits.
• Stocks room with supply items and assists with maintaining medical equipment.
• May act as a clinical chaperone for provider during an exam.
• Performs intake for patients, including obtaining vital signs and height and weight.
• Assists with patient needs between visits.
• Manages patient phone calls and provides EHR management support for clinicians.
• Notifies patients of test results and other follow-ups as needed.
• Manages patient expectations and is able to resolve patient concerns with consultation with provider, if needed.
• May assist in obtaining additional information for clinicians regarding information from patients regarding their care.
• Provides preventative health and wellness information to students, utilizing electronic and print resources.
• Advises patients regarding clinical appointments.
• Educates patient regarding health center policy and procedure, as well as services provided.
• Seeks consultation with clinical staff as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency and two years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to two years.
• Must possess valid certification as a Medical Assistant.
• Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a medical environment.
• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal to moderate supervision.
• Ability to differentiate emergency from non-emergency situations.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply standard nursing concepts, practices, and procedures within medical and health services.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in the observation of patients.

This is an OPS/temporary job.

Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check.

This position requires pre-employment TB testing and successful completion of post hire OSHA training.

Schedule: 40 hours per week 8am-5pm M-F