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Title: Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant - Full Time
Department: UMC Family Medicine at West Wind

***$1,000 Signing Bonus Available***
This position includes a total signing bonus of $1,000 payable as follows: $500 upon dedicated clinic placement, $250 following 6-months of employment and $250 following 12-months of employment with UMC Physicians.

Job Description:
The MA/CMA provides appropriate delegated nursing care to patients, under the guidance and supervision of a licensed health care provider. This position is also responsible for performing activities that assist physicians, mid-level providers, nursing personnel and radiology technicians.

Preferred Characteristics:
• Goal oriented
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Servant’s heart
• Punctual and dependable
• Works with a sense of urgency

Availability Requirements:
• Ability to work 40 hours per week
• 8am-5pm Monday & Friday, 8am-6pm Tuesday – Thursday, 9am-1pm
Saturday

Our Mission: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.

Our Vision: To be the best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.

Benefits: UMC Physicians offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits include:
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability (after 2 years of employment)
• Critical Illness, Accident and Cancer Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
Note: Some benefits require an employee contribution to participate.

Essential Functions:
• Conduct business in a professional manner and work as a team with other
members of the clinic
• Deliver direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established
procedures
• Document history; recording and reporting pertinent observations and
patient reactions to staff, as appropriate; document lab procedures and
ensure follow up on results
• Use screening procedures, including medical history review, and observe
and document patient vital signs as required
• Maintain quality results by running standards and controls
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments
• Verify equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and
advanced trouble-shooting; calibrate equipment utilizing approved testing
procedures; monitor quality control measures and protocols
• Train other technicians or workers
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse
developments during treatments
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, laboratory and treatment room
procedures
• Common knowledge of safety hazards and precautions
• Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written
instructions
• Must be able to read and write medical terminology
• Possess the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies
• Must be able to take and record vital signs, maintain records, point-of-care
testing, record results, and administer injections.

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred qualifications:
• CMA certification from the NHA, NAHP, AAMA, or NCCT
• One-year experience as a Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant
in a clinical setting

Environmental Conditions:
Works in a well-lit, heated and ventilated building. Exposure to blood borne pathogens may be high.

Physical Requirements:
Full range of body motion including lifting and handling patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. This position requires standing and walking for extensive periods. Also, requires correct vision and hearing to normal ranges. Occasionally lifts and carries up to 25 pounds. Works under stressful conditions and working irregular hours.

Limitations and disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
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UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​*