Certified Medical Assistant – University of Wyoming Family Medicine – Cheyenne, WY

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https://uwyo.taleo.net/careersection/00_ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=20003398&⟨=en

DUTIES:

  • Greets, screens, schedules, and directs patients to exam rooms.
  • Provides a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
  • Participates as a member of the health care team to plan for and provide optimal patient care.
  • Anticipates provider needs, including house/outside labs, and preps patient according to the visit type.
  • Obtains, verifies, and updates patient information, including health history, medications, and allergies.
  • Provides follow up and patient education services to patients.
  • Obtains patient vital signs, administers basic wound care and therapeutic treatments (e.g., nebulizer treatment), performs phlebotomy and point of care testing (e.g., INR, HbA1c, etc.).
  • Administers injections (intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous) and oral medications. Knowledgeable regarding immunizations as recommended by the CDC as well as administration techniques for pediatric through adult patients.
  • Obtains EKGs.
  • Assists with minor surgical procedures, includes surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, and suture removal.
  • Assists with specimen collection and handling (urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum).
  • Cleans exam/procedure room/instruments/and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control requirements.
  • Restocks exam/procedure rooms.
  • Schedules appointments.
  • Manages and updates charts to ensure information is complete and filed appropriately.
  • Assists other care teams when needed to assure appropriate MA coverage.
  • Assists with peer development and new-hire training.
  • Assists with the cancer screening program and other organization or site quality processes.
  • Participates in daily care team huddles and weekly nursing team meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience: 1 year customer service related experience
  • Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  • Graduate of a certified medical assistant program.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge of medical terms and applicable medical equipment.
  • Knowledge of medical clinical protocols and procedures.
  • Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage methods, concepts, and practices.
  • Knowledge of medical supplies, equipment, and services ordering and inventory procedures.
  • Ability to read patient charts and patient medical histories

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 – $15.35 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

  • Primary Care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Experience:

  • Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
  • EMR Systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Certified Medical Assistant License (Preferred)

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
  • Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Company’s website:

  • https://uwyo.taleo.net/careersection/00_ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=20003398&⟨=en

Benefit Conditions:

  • Only full-time employees eligible

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