Certified Medical Assistant
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT I.
Position
Summary:
Under the direction of the Patient Care Coordinator and orders from the health care provider, the Medical Assistant will perform routine clinical tasks which may include taking medical histories, obtaining and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination and assisting the healthcare provider during the examination or procedure.
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Essential Functions/
Responsibilities:
oAccurately obtains, measures and documents vital signs according to patient need and written protocol oDocuments patient chief complaint and concerns accurately and briefly oProvides assistance with patient examinations oProvides set up of all necessary supplies and equipment oInstructs and assists patients in collection of specimens per written protocol oPerforms point-of-care testing for diagnostic tests oAssists in the orientation and training of new staff members/medical assistant students following orientation protocols oMaintains clean and safe examination rooms oStocks supplies and approved patient literature in patient examination rooms oSterilizes equipment per written protocol and maintains appropriate documentation of process oCleans and organizes the clean and dirty utility rooms oParticipates in daily huddle to review and discuss patient needs prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence oAdministers medications, EKGs and other patient care services as ordered by the healthcare provider and within the Medical Assistant scope of practice oAssists with emergent and urgent requests from the healthcare provider (ie.
Referrals, ER access, emergency transport) oCreates, maintains, copies and scans patient files EMR and other information as needed oMaintain clinical logs as requested by Care Coordinator (Sample supplies, stock supplies, orders) oVerifies patient demographic information at each visit to ensure appropriate contact to the patient and/or support family oQueries patients in triage to ensure preventive health care guidelines are followed (ie.
PAP, Mammograms, Colon Screening, HgbA1C) oProcesses correspondence for assigned provider review (ie.
Disability forms, School/Work Excuses) oWill be cross-trained with Referral Specialist and Medical Office Assistant to perform assigned duties or coverage oPerforms intake duties in the patient check-in and registration process and assists in making patient appointments oParticipates as a member of the patient clinical care team oPerform other duties as required and/or directed.
Skills/Certifications:
oAbility to acquire considerable knowledge of the policies, procedures and programs.
oConsiderable knowledge of modern techniques of staffing analysis.
oConsiderable knowledge of the program responsibilities, functions, organizations, data management, and operating systems.
oAbility to comprehend, interpret and apply basic laws and regulations to specific situations.
oAbility to design and execute organization analysis for various purposes.
oAbility to design and execute detailed staffing and task analysis.
oAbility to assist in the development of department administrative directives as required.
oAbility to assist in investigative analysis and make effective recommendations as required.
oAbility to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations as required.
oAbility to develop, implement and direct the use of appropriate office and record-keeping systems, methods and procedures.
oAbility to prepare analytical and administrative reports to be used in the evaluation and development of management programs, plans and techniques and other accurate and informative and related reports, summaries and statements of Division activities.
oAbility to direct the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.
oAbility to prepare clear, accurate and informative reports of progress of organizational units, results of research and reviews, and annual reports of accomplishments, future goals, and objectives.
oAbility to communicate clearly and work cooperatively with health care providers, health and human service professionals, community and professional societies, legal and financial officers, and others.
oAbility to work effectively with associates, as well as with supervisors, in the various units of the organization.
oAbility to assign, instruct, supervise and evaluate the work performance of employees engaged in the work of the administrative and operational units.
oAbility to work in a team relationship.
oAbility to supervise the maintenance of essential records and files.
oAbility to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.
oAbility to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or computerized information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
Experience/Education Required:
oMust be a Certified Medical Assistant oExperience working in OB/GYNoExperience working with diverse population groups DISCLAIMER This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.
It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.
Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change.
Recommended Skills Administration Certified Medical Assistant Clinical Works Curiosity Data Management Finance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Position
Summary:
Under the direction of the Patient Care Coordinator and orders from the health care provider, the Medical Assistant will perform routine clinical tasks which may include taking medical histories, obtaining and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination and assisting the healthcare provider during the examination or procedure.
II.
Essential Functions/
Responsibilities:
oAccurately obtains, measures and documents vital signs according to patient need and written protocol oDocuments patient chief complaint and concerns accurately and briefly oProvides assistance with patient examinations oProvides set up of all necessary supplies and equipment oInstructs and assists patients in collection of specimens per written protocol oPerforms point-of-care testing for diagnostic tests oAssists in the orientation and training of new staff members/medical assistant students following orientation protocols oMaintains clean and safe examination rooms oStocks supplies and approved patient literature in patient examination rooms oSterilizes equipment per written protocol and maintains appropriate documentation of process oCleans and organizes the clean and dirty utility rooms oParticipates in daily huddle to review and discuss patient needs prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence oAdministers medications, EKGs and other patient care services as ordered by the healthcare provider and within the Medical Assistant scope of practice oAssists with emergent and urgent requests from the healthcare provider (ie.
Referrals, ER access, emergency transport) oCreates, maintains, copies and scans patient files EMR and other information as needed oMaintain clinical logs as requested by Care Coordinator (Sample supplies, stock supplies, orders) oVerifies patient demographic information at each visit to ensure appropriate contact to the patient and/or support family oQueries patients in triage to ensure preventive health care guidelines are followed (ie.
PAP, Mammograms, Colon Screening, HgbA1C) oProcesses correspondence for assigned provider review (ie.
Disability forms, School/Work Excuses) oWill be cross-trained with Referral Specialist and Medical Office Assistant to perform assigned duties or coverage oPerforms intake duties in the patient check-in and registration process and assists in making patient appointments oParticipates as a member of the patient clinical care team oPerform other duties as required and/or directed.
Skills/Certifications:
oAbility to acquire considerable knowledge of the policies, procedures and programs.
oConsiderable knowledge of modern techniques of staffing analysis.
oConsiderable knowledge of the program responsibilities, functions, organizations, data management, and operating systems.
oAbility to comprehend, interpret and apply basic laws and regulations to specific situations.
oAbility to design and execute organization analysis for various purposes.
oAbility to design and execute detailed staffing and task analysis.
oAbility to assist in the development of department administrative directives as required.
oAbility to assist in investigative analysis and make effective recommendations as required.
oAbility to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations as required.
oAbility to develop, implement and direct the use of appropriate office and record-keeping systems, methods and procedures.
oAbility to prepare analytical and administrative reports to be used in the evaluation and development of management programs, plans and techniques and other accurate and informative and related reports, summaries and statements of Division activities.
oAbility to direct the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.
oAbility to prepare clear, accurate and informative reports of progress of organizational units, results of research and reviews, and annual reports of accomplishments, future goals, and objectives.
oAbility to communicate clearly and work cooperatively with health care providers, health and human service professionals, community and professional societies, legal and financial officers, and others.
oAbility to work effectively with associates, as well as with supervisors, in the various units of the organization.
oAbility to assign, instruct, supervise and evaluate the work performance of employees engaged in the work of the administrative and operational units.
oAbility to work in a team relationship.
oAbility to supervise the maintenance of essential records and files.
oAbility to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.
oAbility to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or computerized information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
Experience/Education Required:
oMust be a Certified Medical Assistant oExperience working in OB/GYNoExperience working with diverse population groups DISCLAIMER This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.
It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.
Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change.
Recommended Skills Administration Certified Medical Assistant Clinical Works Curiosity Data Management Finance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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