Certified Medical Assistant - Clinic
About The Position
Under the direction of the health care provider, the Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as: measures blood pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols. Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures. Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider by obtaining and recording vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration. May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s. Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing. Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician. Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol. Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider. Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s). Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required. Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- 1 year of experience preferred
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Certified Medical Assistant AAMA (CMA)
- Certified Medical Assistant NHA (CMA-NHA)
- National Certified Medical Assistant NCCT (NCMA)
- National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant NAHP (NRCMA)
- Registered Medical Assistant AMT (RMA)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA-AAH)
- Cert Med Asst - MMCI (CMA-MMCI)
- Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)
Responsibilities
- Accurately perform preliminary physical tests such as: measure blood pressure, record weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.
- Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
- Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider by obtaining and recording vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
- Draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
- Perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s.
- Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
- Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
- Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
- Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
- Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
- Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
- Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
