Certified Medical Assistant

ACHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center and licensed primary care clinic. We provide medical and dental care, with additional specialists in Chiropractic, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychology, Podiatry and Optometry. ACHC Clinics are located across Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties.

SUMMARY

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) assists the Medical Providers (Physician, Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant) within scope of practice. CMAs also perform clerical and information technology functions for medical providers in a clinic setting, including primary responsibility for the operation of electronic health records and electronic dictation systems. The CMA's primary goal is to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Provider. The CMA must be able to anticipate Provider's needs to facilitate the flow of clinic. The CMA must be discreet, tactful, and unobtrusive in performance of duties so as not to distract medical staff from patient care. Good judgment, organizational ability, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to be self-motivated are especially important. A CMA must be adaptable and versatile. Good attendance is an important element of this job.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Prepares patient and area for procedures.
• Patient Intake :
• Obtains vital signs (pulse, respiration, blood pressure, temperature).
• Measures height and weighs patient.
• Performs vision screening and audiometry screening.
• Obtains reason for visit to Health Center.
• Obtains History (immunization, allergies, family, surgery, obstetric / Gynecological).
• Obtains specimens using correct collection technique. i.e., urine (clean catch), capillary for glucose, hemoglobin, lead, HA1C, and Cholesterol.
• As directed, assist Provider on patient care examination and treatment procedures.

When acting as a Scribe :

Daily Tasks :

SKILLS

Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Education, experience and certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Prefer one to two years of experience. History working with NextGen software and medical coding training, or certification are preferred but not required. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION

Current certification as a CMA in the State of California.

BLS certification

BENEFITS

FLSA STATUS : Non-exempt

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Hearing : Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.

Speaking : Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.

Vision : Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

Cognitive : Aptitude to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision making, problem-solving, and comprehending.

Other : Requires occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted. Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements (specifically keyboarding and writing), standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

EEO Statement :

Aria Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Aria Community Health Center participates in E-Verify.