Prisma Health-posted 2 months ago
5,001-10,000 employees

Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of the physician(s). Performs a variety of office/clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned by the supervising physician after competency is established.

  • Perform clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties as directed by the physician and within the scope of training and certification, including point of care testing.
  • Receives critical lab values, reports value to physician and documents notification in medical record.
  • Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Obtain and record patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies.
  • Pends orders for physician signature.
  • Prepare exam and treatment rooms. Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed.
  • Assist physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery. Apply splints, casts, dressings and remove sutures with competency.
  • Report and assist during emergencies.
  • Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including p.o., vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injection and intramuscular injection, after demonstrating competency and passing medication administration test.
  • Receive and return clinically-related telephone calls after communicating with physician or registered nurse regarding medical concerns of the patient.
  • Teach patient and provide printed information, on physician request, about diagnosis, self-care within the scope of assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention and community healthcare resources.
  • Document data and care in the patient medical record. Maintain as confidential.
  • Complete medical insurance and other related forms for physician review.
  • Communicate as needed with the patient, referral source and payor between visits.
  • Complete patient registration, scheduling and billing tasks, pre-authorization and other general office/clerical duties as assigned.
  • Schedule tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician.
  • Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is preferred.
  • No experience required.
  • Job Related Certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA); RMA (AMT); CCMA(NHA); NCMA (NCCT); RMA (ARMA); NRCMA (NAHP); or RMA (AAMP).
  • In lieu of the education requirement stated above, will accept confirmation of the successful completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program.
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