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Job ID: 891099
Job Title
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Urgent Care
Location
Juneau, AK | Urgent Care / Ambulatory Care Clinic
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Room patients, collect and accurately document patient history, vital signs, medications, and immunization records in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Perform Point of Care Testing (POCT), laboratory specimen collection, and administer immunizations and injections as ordered by the provider
- Set up equipment and supplies for routine exams, minor procedures, and assist providers and nursing staff during treatments and minor office surgeries
- Monitor patients and recognize signs or symptoms requiring prompt intervention, reporting changes in patient condition or safety concerns appropriately
- Assist with radiology exams per protocol when competencies are met, and perform basic life support as certified
- Provide cross-coverage support across clinic areas to maintain efficient patient flow; may lead and support Clinical Assistant I and Clinical Assistant II staff
Required Qualifications
- Current National Medical Assistant Certification (CMA) is required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
- Minimum of 1 year of urgent care experience within the last 2 years
- High school diploma or GED required (a nursing degree from an accredited institution may substitute for CMA certification requirements)
- Ability to operate medical equipment including blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter, EKG machine, cardiac monitor, and manual defibrillator
- Note: Housing and transportation assistance are not provided by the facility; travelers are responsible for securing their own accommodations
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with multiple EMR systems and accurate patient data entry
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a customer service focus
- Familiarity with age-appropriate vital signs across patient populations ranging from infants to elderly
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, make sound decisions within scope of practice, and maintain efficient clinic flow with minimal supervision
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic ambulatory care environment serving a diverse patient population across all age groups in a unique Alaskan setting
- Gain experience in a multidisciplinary healthcare team with a broad scope of clinical responsibilities