Certified Medical Assistant (Healthcare)
Description:
At CarrollUniversity, we are committed to identifying and employing strategies to support ourgoal to be and remain a socially just organization. Rooted in the Presbyterian (U.S.A.)heritage, we respect all aspects of diversity, embrace the practice of equity, expect inclusion,and embrace belonging throughout our community. Therefore, we seek applicants who candemonstrate their understanding of justice and who can inspire our increasingly diverse studentpopulation.
Responsibilities:
Prepare patients for exams and assist NPs with exams and procedures
Organize and prepare exam rooms and work areas
Assist with patient scheduling
Direct patients to exam rooms and obtain and record vital signs
Perform venipunctures and finger sticks
Collect and label specimens to be sent to local lab for processing
Assist with basic laboratory procedures, including rapid strep tests, mono tests, urine dipstick tests, urine pregnancy tests, urine drug screens, rapid influenza tests, rapid COVID tests, and running controls on test kits
Administer vaccines and TB tests as directed by NP
Administer visual acuity tests, dressing changes, application of splints and ace wrap
Instruct patient on crutch use
Assist with clerical work as needed, including scanning lab results to the electronic record and secure messaging patients with normal results.
Assist NPs with required form review and vaccine record compliance
Assist with TB test and flu vaccine clinics, campus health fairs, and wellness displays
Assist Health Center Director with managing inventory and ordering clinic supplies
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
This position requires formal training indicated by a graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program; certification/registration as a Medical Assistant through the AAMAor AMT preferred, but will accept NHA certification.
current CPR certification. Proficiency with phlebotomy skills a plus but willing to train the right candidate.
Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
Technology Skills:
Willingness to learn how to utilize Medicat, an electronic health record to document patient care
Ability to utilize electronic health records and the Wisconsin Immunization Registry
Ability to enter lab results and scan to electronic health record.
Human Relations Skills:
Excellent customer service skills essential. Ability to effectively communicate (both orally and in writing) with NPs, staff, and student patients.
Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.
Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, ability, socio-economic background, or job type.
