Procedural Medical Assistant (PMA) - Fort Collins presso Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains · Fort Collins, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
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Position: Procedural Medical Assistant - Fort Collins
Salary placement will be determined based on years of directly relevant experience (i.e. Medical Assistant experience, Medical Assistant certification)
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have reliable transportation
- Medical Assistant Certification preferred (CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or RMA), or must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 15 months of hire (except NM.)
- Must complete PPRM Ultrasound training within nine months of hire
- Must obtain and maintain BLS certification within six weeks of hire
- Perform vital signs and collect patient information such as patient allergies, medication list, etc.
- Collect patient specimens such as blood and urine for appropriate tests.
- Perform basic point of care lab tests such as pregnancy tests, including select delegated CLIA waived tests and related controls.
- Accurately document collected information and test results in the medical record.
- Perform venipuncture and injections with training and competency validation.
- Perform basic dating ultrasound following training and competency validation.
- Dispense medications and supplies.
- Sanitize exam rooms and medical equipment including use of autoclave and ultrasound-cleaning equipment.
- Assist the provider in clinical procedures such as abortion, IUD placement, cervical cancer screening, etc.
- Act as a chaperone during patient exams or procedures, as needed.
- Escorting patients throughout the health center and upon discharge.
- Clean, sanitize and prepare procedure rooms for procedural care, including abortions.
- Prepare and maintain medical equipment and surgical instruments including regular use of autoclave and ultrasound-cleaning equipment.
- Directly assist physician with equipment in abortion procedures as needed.
- Prepare and process specimens for physician inspection, including products of conception (POC)
- Stock and maintain procedure rooms.
- Act as a mandatory reporter per state and regulatory requirements.
- Support patient follow-up which may include contacting patients by telephone, or electronic communications.
- Assist with monitoring and ordering supplies to maintain accurate inventory of medications and materials required to ensure Health Center operations.
- Assist with routine health center upkeep and cleaning, including stocking exam rooms with necessary supplies.
- Contribute to research such as introducing opportunities for studies as patients check in, while rooming patients, etc.
- Execute side tasks including but not limited to Birth Control by Mail, records release, special fund tracking, etc.
Flu Protocol: All employees working directly with patients, the community or working in a health center will be required to have the flu shot or wear a mask during patient/community contact or while in the health center from November 1 – April 30 each year (Flu Season). Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.
Background Check Required: Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.