Float CMA - Clinic - Brownwood at Hendrick Medical Center – Brownwood, Texas

JOB SUMMARY

• The Float Certified Medical Assistant-Hybrid is responsible for providing information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinical services. As a Hybrid employee, the Float Certified Medical Assistant - Hybrid will be assigned to cover a multitude of specialty departments in the front office role as well as the clinical areas of said departments (e.g., plastic surgery, orthopedics, etc.).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting.

• Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office. Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection current experience preferred.

• Required Licenses/Certifications

• Current documentation of a national certification for the registered medical assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or for the certified assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

• Must possess a current CPR certification and current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis). Current CPR certificate.

• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.

• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to particular medical practice.

• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.

• Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.

• Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.

• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.

• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.

• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.

• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.

• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.