Centra Health
MEDICAL ASSISTANT NONCERTIFIED
Job Description

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides patient support services to a provider and can also preform clerical duties. Medical Assistants coordinate and provide care to patients in a medical practice under the tenets of Centra's Professional Practice Model. Medical Assistants practice under the direction and supervision of a licensed medical practitioner authorized by regulations of the Department of Health Board of Medicine. Medical Assistants collaborates with providers and members of the interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care. Under the direction of a provider, the MA coordinates the various care processes that are necessary to achieve desired outcomes. MAs works to promote and sustain a culture reflective of Centra's mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider; measures vital signs, and interviews patients to obtain health histories.

Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families.

Under the direction of the provider provides health promotion, counseling and education to patients and caregivers. Identifies patient care requirements by establishing a rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.

Administers medications, wound care, and personal health interventions at the direction of a provider as deemed competent.

Maintains accurate, detailed patient records and charts using an electronic medical records (EMR) system.

Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with policies and procedures, rules, and regulations.

Adheres to CMG Quality Metrics driven by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential and following Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of (HIPAA) regulations.

May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time.

Qualifications

Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Maintains a professional portfolio, annual Centra mandatory CBLs, annual CMG age specific competency completion

Preferred Education

Required Experience: Graduate of Medical Assistant program, OR At least three years of experience as a Medical Assistant, ORA certified/registered Medical Assistant, ORA certification in which the Clinical Medical Assistants (CVCC program) are qualified to sit for is the Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

Preferred Experience

Required Certifications and Licensures: BLS certification within the first six months of employment, and maintain current BLS certification
Bedford, VA