Certified Medical Assistant I

Certified Medical Assistant I

At Axia Women's Health, recognized as a Great Place to Work for the 4th year in a row, our vision is to lead the way in improving women's health. At the core of achieving this is a caring, connected, and progressive community of women's health centers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Kentucky. The rapidly growing network spans OB / GYN physicians, breast health centers, high-risk pregnancy centers, two laboratories, urogynecology care, and fertility centers. Together, Axia Women's Health puts women first by delivering the personalized care needed for women to lead healthier, happier lives.

Hours : Mon-Fri Variable. One closing shift 10-6pm per week.

The Certified Medical Assistant I plays a critical role in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting physicians, providers, and nurses. Per the guidance of Axia Women's Health patient protocol and care center physicians, the Certified Medical Assistant professionally engages Axia Women's Health patients by assisting with patient care, recording critical patient information, and providing information to patients so that they may fully utilize and benefit from our clinical services.

Essential Functions :

• Greet and acknowledge patients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and ensure they are comfortable.
• Prepare patients for examinations, complete comprehensive clinical intake.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Perform and document accurate blood pressure, height and weight, and patient temperature.
• Demonstrate appropriate chaperone technique and documentation.
• Assist with patient examinations and office-based procedures.
• Administer medications and injections as ordered by providers.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Perform CLIA waived tests per Axia and Care Center Protocols.
• Perform blood draws.
• Computerized physician order entry (CPOE) Enter and send medication and test orders per provider instructions.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize medical instruments and ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked.
• Provide information regarding procedures, medications, and follow-up care.
• Respond to patient inquiries both in person and over the phone.
• Assist with scheduling appointments and follow-up visits.
• Understand how to appropriately perform Nonstress Test (NST).
• Ensure patient safety within clinical settings.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, providers, nurses, and other staff to ensure efficient practice operations.
• Upon successful completion of competency skills training, assist in office-based surgical procedures.
• Safely and efficiently assist patients with mobility.
• Ensure compliance with all Standard Operation Procedures (SOP's) and policies.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to practice policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Demonstrate commitment to the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• This role is an on-site position.

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Full-time Benefits Summary :

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.