Certified Medical Assistant, Family Medicine
Company: Sutter Health
Location: Farmington
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Organization:SGMF-Sutter Gould Med FoundationPosition
Overview:Provides basic administrative, clerical and technical
support services under the supervision of a licensed provider for
the Sutter Gould Medical Foundation patients and their families.
Assists the physician or other medical providers in implementing
the medical care plan to include obtaining history and physical,
accurate vital signs, medication administration, tests, and
procedures, phone calls, scheduling and obtaining authorizations.
Depending on the position, travel to various Foundation locations
may be required.Job Description:Education: High School Diploma or
GED. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting
Program.Experience: Demonstration of medical assisting skills such
as would be obtained in externship portion of Medical Assisting
program working in the back office of a licensed physician or
podiatrist.Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for
Healthcare Providers card is required upon hire. Certified Medical
Assistant (CMA) - Medical Assisting program with possession of a
current certificate or registration through any of the following
organizations: o California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants
(CCBMA-C)o American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)o
American Medical Technologists (AMT)o National Healthcareer
Association (NHA) Typing certificate 35 wpmKnowledge: Knowledge of
basic anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of what constitutes a
medical emergency requiring a physician or licensed nurse's
attention. Knowledge of scope of practice of a Medical Assistant.
Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of computers and their
applications. Ability to learn and successfully utilize the
electronic health record.Special Skills/Equipment: Ability to read,
write and verbally communicate effectively and professionally in
English. Dosage calculation skills as proven by successful
competition of medication test. Competency in basic Medical
Assisting skills such as medication administration, chart
documentation, taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam,
performing basic testing such as finger sticks, ECGs etc. Ability
to efficiently operate office equipment, i.e. fax, photocopy
machine, etc. Organizational skills are important for this
position. The ability to manage multiple priorities and demands on
time, while remaining calm. Excellent customer service skills are
required for this position. The ability to be flexible, be
efficient and learn quickly.License/Certifications:BLS-Basic Life
Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association,
CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical
AssistantsEducation:Vocational/Technical/Trade Certificate
(Required)Job Shift:DaysSchedule:Full TimeShift Hours:8Days of the
Week:Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, WednesdayWeekend
Requirements:NoneBenefits:YesUnions:NoPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:40Employee Status:RegularNumber of
Openings:1Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers
EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Schedule/Shift: Regular/ Daysby
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