Trinity Health System - Steubenville, OH
posted 3 days ago
Full-time
Steubenville, OH
Hospitals
About the position
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Rheumatology at Trinity Health System is responsible for delivering patient care under the direction of healthcare providers and unit managers. This role emphasizes patient safety and well-being, involving tasks such as performing preliminary physical tests, obtaining vital signs, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care delivery.
Responsibilities
- Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
- Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
- Obtain and record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications.
- Collect urine drug specimens, draw and collect blood samples, and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via various methods.
- Perform routine tests including EKGs as required.
- Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion.
- Communicate with patients regarding test results and plan of care as directed by the physician.
- Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
- Document patient plans of care, tests, and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
- Escalate non-routine issues, questions, and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
- Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
- Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- High School Diploma (or GED equivalent)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 5 days of hire
- Ability to perform urine drug screens and administer injections
- Effective communication skills with staff and patients
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures
- Understanding of medical terminology and abbreviations
- Sound judgment and composure in emergency situations
- Positive, caring attitude towards patients
- Good computer skills using a medical management application
- Strong work ethic and professionalism.
Nice-to-haves
- Two years of medical assistant experience preferred.
