Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Southwest Health System
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- Location
- Cortez, CO
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 1
- 16 days ago
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About the company
Southwest Health System
Hospital & health care · 201 to 500 employees
What you'll do
- Assist physicians with office procedures, patient communication, paperwork, scheduling, referrals, and minor surgical procedures.
- Take vital signs, maintain supplies, sterilize equipment, and perform lab tests or x-rays within CMA credentials.
What you need
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a current CCMA certificate within 3 months of hire, and current BLS certification.
- One year of medical assisting is preferred; applicants must be able to perform the essential functions.
- Education: a high school diploma or a professional certificate
Key skills
CCMA certificateBLS certificationcustomer service skillsBasic computer knowledgeelectronic medical record softwarecommunication skills
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Perks
- Sign on bonus
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** $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS **
Performs a variety of office duties in assisting the physician in office procedures, patient communication, completing necessary paperwork, and scheduling and referring patients for tests and treatments. Alternatively performs functions of a clinic assistant, functioning under the direction, guidance, and supervision of a licensed physician or nurse, assisting in planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for patients in coordination with other health disciplines. Prepares patients and assists physician with minor surgical procedures. Takes vitals such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature. Maintains inventory of supplies, sterilizes instruments and equipment. May complete lab tests and/or x-rays with the scope of CMA credentials. Requires certification from a nationally approved accreditation body.
CCMA Regulatory/Educational Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Current Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certificate (required) within 3 months of hire.
Current BLS certification.
One year prior medical assisting preferred.
Language Skills:
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Additional languages preferred.
Excellent customer service skills.
Skills:
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical data and professional journals.
Ability to understand and use electronic medical record software.
Ability to listen and understand patient questions and communicate complex information accurately and understandably.
Strong communication skills.
** All Southwest Health System positions are subject to a Post Offer-Pre Work Screen. This physical exam will determine the capability of the applicant to perform the essential functions. **
** If you are selected for this position, prior to appointment, you may be subject to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use. **
** THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A MINIMUM OF 5 DAYS. AFTER THAT DATE, THE POSITION WILL CLOSE WHEN A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS SELECTED. **