CMA - Physician's Office (Gibson Area Primary Care #3) FT

GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL•Gibson City, IL

11d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant is a non-professional staff member who performs administrative and clinical duties, obtains clinical information and data, and performs CLIA-waived laboratory testing and testing on medical equipment needed for medical office visits. The role communicates with patients and their families, from newborns to geriatric patients, and with staff. Direct oversight is provided by the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant for whom the CMA/MA is working. This is a full-time position at Gibson Area Primary Care in Gibson City, Illinois, working 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position reports to the Office Manager. The work takes place in patient-care areas with few discomforts from dust, dirt, noise, and similar conditions. The employee works with patients and may be exposed to contagious diseases or infectious materials; the potential for personal harm and injury is limited when proper safety and health precautions and equipment are used. The role involves routine potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues. Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended.

Requirements

CMA: Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program; passed the national examination administered by the National Board of Medical Examiners; and achieved certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants. Recertification is required every 60 months (5 years), through retesting or continuing education.
MA: Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program. Certification must be achieved within one year of hire.
Culturally competent, with listening and speaking abilities to serve as a communication liaison among the physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and patient.
Current BLS certification, or ability to achieve it within six months of hire.
If certified, maintain certification in Department of Transportation (DOT) and non-DOT drug screening procedures.
Ability to perform basic lifting and bending, twisting and turning, vigorous walking, and prolonged standing as required by daily duties.
Visual acuity to observe patients for assessment and data collection and to use manual documentation tools.
Auditory acuity to hear patients' verbal communication and gather data using auscultatory skills.
Emotional stability conducive to dealing with patients and family members.
Ability to lift 40 pounds from floor to waist, 50 pounds from 14 inches to waist, 20 pounds from waist to shoulder, and 10 pounds from shoulder to overhead; carry 40 pounds for 30 feet; and push or pull 40 pounds of force for 15 feet.

Responsibilities

Greet patients, escort them to exam rooms, document and report vital signs, and record height and weight.
Obtain and record patient history and current complaints.
Maintain, update, and reconcile patient medical records, including allergies and medications, and enter information into the record.
Under the direction and guidance of a Physician, APN, PA, or Nurse, provide age-specific education or information to patients and family members as appropriate.
Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
Prepare patients for and assist with routine and specialty examinations.
Prepare patients for and assist with procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries, excluding preparation and administration of medication.
Answer phone calls, document patient messages, and forward information to the appropriate nurse, APN, PA, or Physician; do not provide medical advice or recommend treatment.
Send patients follow-up reminders.
Make referrals by phone to area physician offices and hospitals for tests and consultations.
Collect specimens, including venipuncture, capillary puncture, and specimens for microbiological testing.
Instruct patients in collecting clean-catch, mid-stream urine specimens and fecal specimens.
Perform electrocardiography as ordered by a Physician, APN, or PA.
Perform respiratory testing, such as PFT and pulse oximetry, as ordered by a Physician, APN, or PA.
Perform ordered CLIA-waived urinalysis, hematology, chemistry, immunology, and microbiology testing.
Obtain prior authorizations for procedures and testing.
Follow infection-control practices, including Standard Precautions, handwashing, biohazardous-material disposal, sterile or aseptic technique, instrument and equipment disinfection, and preparation for autoclaving.
Use computer applications and, after completing competency, scan documents into the appropriate category of the EMR system.
Document patient activities during visits and maintain and complete medical records.
Maintain patient confidence and keep patient-care information confidential.
Adhere to professional standards, policies and procedures, applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and regulatory requirements.