Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Job at Cherokee Federal

Cherokee Federal San Antonio, TX

SUMMARY
We are currently seeking Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support a large medical support services program that is responsible for providing frontline medical care support for and basic health assessments.
Locations: Multiple sites locations throughout the State of Texas. Travel may be required up to 75% to 100% of the time if not local to work site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following:

  • Assists with medical appointments, emergencies and sick call such as taking vital signs and documenting patient medical complaints.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records.
  • Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of
  • records management.
  • Provides care and treatment of patients throughout the life span as appropriate to
  • Obtains medical history, performs interviews, and completes all necessary charting
  • requirements including vital signs on patients entering the facility.
  • Obtains medical history, performs interviews, and completes all necessary charting
  • requirements including vital signs on patients entering the facility.
  • Provides direct care to patients that may include.
  • Assistance with feeding and/or meal set up
  • Assistance with basic hygienic measures and/or activities of daily living
  • Assistance with ambulation or transfer for those injured of with disabilities
  • Vital signs and interview Assist with gathering patient information or data during routine medical care.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
No supervisory or management authority.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Successful completion of a program in Medical Assistant located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. Territory. Must hold have an active, current certification/license as a Certificated Medical Assistant. Current Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or a current CPR certification. Must have one year of experience as a certified/licensed nursing assistant in a clinical setting.
*KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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  • Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
  • Strong organization, planning and communication skills.
  • Experience with applications of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.
  • Strong Interpersonal skills to develop a rapport with patients and co-workers during which instructional and educational information is presented or shared.
  • Strong organization, planning and communication skills.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
  • US Citizenship required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work will be performed primarily in secured federal facilities environment. Travel may be required up to 75% to 100% of the time if not local to work site.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.

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Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person




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