Minimum Qualifications
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Incumbents must have one of the following to be eligible for consideration:
- CCMA professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate.
- Experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm.
- Must be a Certified Medical Assistant from an approved program.
- Or have an extensive work record, with approved refences, as a Medical Assistant.
- Phlebotomy and procedural experience.
- Must maintain license/credential as outlined in Minimum Qualification #1 without lapse.
- Must have a Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification. Certification must be renewed and up to date.
- Must display an understanding of sound patient care, including maintaining competency in UCA required areas. See clinical competency for further details.
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After orientation to UCA is completed, incumbent must have the ability to display the following:
- Must be able to perform catheterization using aseptic technique.
- Must show the ability to obtain blood, urine, or other specimens for lab analysis, using venipuncture, midstream, catheter, or other approved method.
- Must show the ability to perform sterilization techniques on instruments, patient rooms, or equipment as needed.
- Must be able to type documents, email, forms, and other communications.
- Must show proficiency in use of a variety of office equipment including a PC, Windows, MSOffice, EMR system, multi-line telephone, copier, facsimile machine, etc.
- Must be able to travel between locations using personal transportation. UCA does pay for mileage and time as according to the UCA Travel Policy.
- Must show the ability to have excellent interpersonal skills and communication to interact with all walks of life, internal and external to UCA, from all educational or cultural backgrounds.
- Must show the ability to work independently or within a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Must show the ability to maintain confidentiality, including strict adherence to HIPAA and UCA Guidelines.
Licensure, Certification, Registration Requirements
The incumbent must hold license/certification as one of the following:
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from an approved program.
Supervisory Requirements
This position will not directly supervise any other staff members.