POSITION:                       Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)      

DEPARTMENT:                St. Joseph County Department of Health

WORK SCHEDULE:         As assigned

JOB CATEGORY:            PAT (Professional, Administrative, Technological)

SALARY:                         $30.00/hr.

STATUS:                          PRN / Contracted

FLSA STATUS:                Non-Exempt

DATES:                            Until filled

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Certified Medical Assistant for the St. Joseph County Department of Health on an “as needed” basis. Responsible for providing healthcare and education to County residents, ensuring compliance with established policies, practices, regulations, and professional and public health standards. Must be available to accept shifts with short notice.

Responsibilities

Incumbent ensures proper implementation of public health programs, including examining, educating, testing, and treating individuals. Goals and objectives of incumbent’s work are known, and work is reviewed primarily for compliance with Department policy and legal requirements. Decisions are restricted by only the broadest policy and/or guidance from supervisor, and unusual circumstances are discussed with supervisor at incumbent’s discretion.

Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of public health laws and accepted principles and practices of public health care, with ability to effectively examine and screen individuals, assess needs, research professional medical resources, and provide information, treatments, assistance, and referrals as appropriate.

Practical knowledge of standard policies and practices of St Joseph County Department of Health. with ability to apply appropriate procedures accordingly.

Working knowledge of health and social services available to St. Joseph County residents, with ability to implement public health programs and facilitate referrals as appropriate.

Working knowledge of Department-specific software systems such as state vaccine database, vaccine scheduling program, and medical records management systems.

Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate or difficult persons.

Education/Experience

Certified Medical Assistant candidates will possess a valid Indiana certification.  Registered Medical Assistants with current Indiana credentials is accepted. Medical assistants should be certified similar in Vaccines A-Z and other public health areas.

Physical Requirements

Advises patients on needed routine vaccinations for various age groups based on Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.

Registers patients, recording demographic information, preparing patient charts, and entering medical details such as prior vaccines.

Prepares immunizations for injection using sterile technique, administers immunizations, and monitors patients for signs of anaphylactic reaction. Reviews patient assessments for contraindications. Prints and provides vaccine records for patients.

Educates the public on vaccine preventable diseases.

Maintains inventory of vaccines, monitors transportation and temperature of vaccines, investigates and responds to issues or discrepancies, orders vaccines, and submits inventory information to state and private vaccine providers.