Certified Medical Assistant
- Employer
- Colby College
- Location
- Maine, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Sep 28, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Medicine, Other Health & Medicine, Administrative, Student Affairs, Health Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Department:
Health Services
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Employee Type:
Job Summary:Full-Time, Academic Year, Temporary, Non-Exempt, Hourly, Staff Appointment
The Garrison-Foster Health Center is a student health service that provides comprehensive care to the students at Colby. The certified medical assistant will work in an inclusive environment, in close collaboration with the Health Services team, under the supervision of a physician. The successful candidate will provide care to students from diverse backgrounds and identities. This is a temporary position for the 20-21 academic year that is eligible for benefits. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Record patient medical history and vital statistics in medical records
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
- Communicate observed changes in a patient’s condition to the medical staff for assessment
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
- Assist with basic diagnostic procedures and perform specimen collection as required
- Help practitioners perform medical procedures
- Inventory and maintain medical supplies and equipment including ordering, stocking, cleaning, and trouble shooting
- Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned including filing, reception, scheduling, scribing, data entry, prior authorization, and patient registration
- Attend staff and continuing education meetings at the Garrison-Foster Health Center
- Perform quality improvement activities as assigned
- Serve on Health Services committees as appointed by the director of health services
- Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
QUALIFICATIONS :
- A high school diploma or equivalent required
- Certification as one or more of the following: Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Health Career Association (NHA), National Center for Competency Testing (NVVT); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals; or registered as a Medical Assistant (RMS) by the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) required
- Highly developed computer skills including experience using Microsoft Office Suite, email and web applications, as well as ability to fully function within an electronic medical record
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with students in a clear, concise, and compassionate manner
- Attention to detail and accuracy are critical
- Strong organizational skills with a high level of motivation
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and as a member of a team, establish priorities, and work collaboratively as a member of a diverse community
- Capable of excelling in a healthcare environment with many inherent stressors
KEY RELATIONSHIPS :
Reporting to the director of health services, this position interacts with students, staff, and outside constituencies.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
General health and medical services environment. Position involves frequent movement; some lifting (up to 50 pounds) required. Computer usage involving repetitive hand/wrist motion is necessary. Routine occupational exposure to blood or body fluids. Physical ability to safely wear a respirator; verification of Hepatitis B, MMR, and varicella immunity status due to potential exposure to communicable diseases.
TO APPLY :
Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the "Apply" button on the Colby Careers website. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information of three professional references. Materials should be addressed to:
Certified Medical Assistant - Search Committee
Office of Human Resources
Colby College
5500 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901-8855
A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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Founded in 1813, Colby College is the 12th oldest liberal arts college in the United States.
Distinctive in its offerings, Colby provides an intimate, undergraduate-focused learning environment with a breadth of programs presenting students and faculty with unparalleled opportunities. A vibrant and fully integrated academic, residential, and cocurricular experience is sustained by a diverse and supportive community. Located in Waterville, Maine, Colby is a global institution with students representing nearly every U.S. state and approximately 70 countries.
Colby’s model provides the scale and impact of larger universities coupled with intensive learning in a community committed to scholarship and discovery, multidisciplinary approaches to integrated learning, study in the liberal arts, and leading-edge programs addressing the world’s most complex challenges. Its network of partnerships with prestigious cultural, research, medical, and business institutions extends educational and scholarly collaborations, providing students with unmatched experiences leading to postgraduate success.
The College’s wide variety of programs and labs provides students and the community access to unique experiences: the Colby College Museum of Art, the finest college art museum in the country, and the Lunder Institute for American Art have made the College a nationally and internationally recognized center for art scholarship; DavisConnects prepares students for lifelong success by combining a forward-thinking liberal arts education with extensive internship, research, and global opportunities for all students regardless of their personal networks and financial circumstances; and the 350,000-square-foot Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, is the most advanced and comprehensive NCAA D-III facility in the country. In fall 2021, Colby opened the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence, the first such institute at a liberal arts college. Colby’s new Island Campus, consisting of Allen and Benner islands, gives Colby a significant presence on the coast of Maine for a wide range of academic programs and activities and undisturbed environments ideal for conducting interdisciplinary experiences.
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