Certified Medical Assistant - Dermatology

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Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within

Directs patient flow and prepares patients for exams

Obtains chief complaint, patient history, vital signs, and any other pertinent information and ensures accurate documentation in the EHR in a timely manner

Retrieves and communicates laboratory and radiology test results and instructs patients regarding medications and treatment per practitioner’s instructions

Accepts and returns patient phone calls in a timely manner, as per provider direction, with accurate documentation

Assists providers with clinical procedures as directed per national standards of practice

Improves the quality of care through continuing education and self-evaluation of the effectiveness of care. This includes attendance and participation in most in-services/department meetings and remaining current on clinic/department policies and procedures

Proactively monitors provider schedules for accuracy

Performs injections under direct supervision of provider per clinic policy, as needed

Actively participate in the cleaning of shared work areas. Keeping exam rooms clean, neat and stocked

Participates in the orientation and training of new employees

Serves as medical scribe for the provider during patients visit

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent

Certificate from a Medical Assistant program (AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ year CMA Dermatology office experience

Proven effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues to patients and caregivers as well as internal team members

Ability to work well with providers, clinical staff, and patients

Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work

Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations

Ability to work with a diverse population and understand the age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers

Ability to tactfully discuss issues and develop cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time

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