Certified Medical Assistant

Duration: 13 weeks

Working Hours 40hrs/week

Shift: Days

Responsible for providing assistance with various health care services for obtaining specimens for conducting routine lab studies

of specimens and for assisting with administrative functions such as coordinating patient flow and scheduling appointments and

phone messages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Perform routine procedures to include sterile dressings E.K.G.s spirometries bladder catheterizations removal of sutures and

clamps and application of topical medications

Assist physician/s with surgical procedures including removal and placement of gastrostomy tube spinal taps etc.

Use sterile technique when appropriate.

Obtain laboratory specimens.

Place remove and record allergy patch testing results.

Conduct lab studies of specimens; determine test results and report findings to the physician or nurse.

Assist in coordinating patient flow.

Ensure availability of appropriate equipment supplies test results medical records etc.

Assist in scheduling patient appointments tests and procedures and in patient registration and discharge activities.

Complete appropriate paperwork.

Provide patients and families with prepared instructions relative to diagnostic testing and laboratory studies.

Calibrate operate and maintain medical equipment.

Document patients data actions and information.

Take measurements of patients blood pressure vital signs height and weight; recognize and report defined abnormal findings.

Perform first aid and CPR as required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

Excellent oral communication skills required.

Computer skills required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

High school diploma or equivalent

Credentialed MA (Certified/Registered)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required