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Description:

• Completion of a nationally recognized accredited medical assistant training program, including a practicum (externship) of at least 160 hours, OR
• Successful completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, OR 3. Current Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license (basic or advance) and national EMT registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT.) Registrations, Certifications and/or licenses: - The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), awarding the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA.)
• The American Medical Technologists (AMT), awarding the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA.) - The National Center for Competency Testing, awarding the National Certified MA (NCMA.) - The National Health Career Association, awarding the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA.) - The American Registry of Medical Assistants, awarding the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) for those qualifying through #2 above only - Current American Heart Association BLS certification at hire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Duties Anatomy and physiology

• Ability to identify and understand major body structures, systems and functions
• Basic disease recognition and understanding Medical Terminology
• Word structure ( root, prefixes, suffixes)
• Standard medical abbreviations and symbols
• Accurate spelling Applied Mathematics
• Calculate conversions (ie. kilograms to pounds, liters to ounces, Celsius to Fahrenheit)
• Calculate dosages
• Ability to use flow charts and recognize mathematical trends Infection Control/Safety
• Universal precautions
• Personal protective equipment
• Sterilization procedures
• MSDS expectations Clinical
• Observation and direct measurement
• Data collection (orthostatic vitals)
• Medication administration (oral, SC, IM, ID, rectal, vaginal, topical)
• CLIA waived testing
• Age specific competency
• Minor procedure assistance
• Wound care , suture/staple removal
• Comprehension of scope
• Adherence to standard work Phlebotomy/Point of Care/Diagnostic testing
• Blood draws (venous, capillary)
• Point of care competency for CLIA waived tests
• Other diagnostic tests (ie. ECG, PFT) Pharmacology
• Basic drug calculations and metric conversions
• Safe preparation and administration
• Identify and define drug categories
• Legal prescription requirements based on drug schedules and classes
• Knowledge of DEA regulations
• Familiarity with PDR
• Know common drugs and their classifications/side effects Ethical/Legal
• AMA Patient Bill of Rights
• Consent laws
• Confidentiality and disclosure laws
• State and Federal regulations applicable to health care 2. Administrative Duties Administrative/Clerical
• Insurance terminology
• Cash handling

Computer skills

• Data entry Integrated health record (IHR) Communication
• Telecommunications and answering phone calls Oral and written communication skills
• Active listening skills Collaborate with providers and co-workers