Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job description

***Planned Parenthood Great Plains has provided access to sexual and reproductive health care since 1935. The high-quality, expert, and compassionate care we provide is shown through our empathetic and supportive staff members. Past challenges, and those we face today, have served only to solidify PPGP’s commitment to our patients and the community. We continue to reflect on the progress we have made over the last eight decades and look forward to continuing our efforts to secure a world of informed reproductive freedom. Join our dedicated team and “Care. No matter what.”*** ***________________________________________*** Planned Parenthood Great Plains (PPGP) seeks a full-time Certified Medical Assistant for our Rogers Health Center for this 21st century health care provider and advocacy organization dedicated to upholding the standard for providing high quality sexual and reproductive health care, providing education that promotes informed proud and authentic sexuality, and changing the culture through proactive advocacy to ensure equality in reproductive and sexual decision making. The CMA will participate in a team approach to patient care and communicate effectively and sensitively with patients from a wide range of backgrounds and ages while serving as a patient advocate. ### RESPONSIBILITIES - Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examination room; provides examination gowns and drapes; helps them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranges examination room instruments, supplies, and equipment. - Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment, and reviews medications and allergies. Completes electronic health records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results. - Supports patient care delivery by assisting health care providers during examinations; prepares laboratory specimens; performs basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposes of contaminated supplies; sterilizes medical instruments; and performs other procedures as requested. - Providing contraceptive supplies, medications including injectable, performing venipuncture’s and managing patients with medical emergencies per Planned Parenthood Great Plains protocols under direct supervision of a licensed nurse practitioner, physician or registered nurse. - Working with health care team to meet established productivity standards - Maintaining a working knowledge of company policies and procedures and applying these to patient and clinic services ### QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma or equivalent required - Graduate of a training program for Medical Assistants with certification by AAMA or ARMA (CMA) - 1-3 year’s work experience in health care, customer service, or medical office required, OB/GYN or family planning preferred - Experience with electronic medical records systems required; prior working knowledge of Epic system preferred. - Experience operating autoclave, centrifuge and blood pressure equipment. - Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus - Ability to work some Saturdays