About the position
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) assists the Medical Providers (Physician, Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant) within scope of practice. CMAs also perform clerical and information technology functions for medical providers in a clinic setting, including primary responsibility for the operation of electronic health records and electronic dictation systems. The CMA's primary goal is to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Provider. The CMA must be able to anticipate Provider's needs to facilitate the flow of clinic. The CMA must be discreet, tactful, and unobtrusive in performance of duties so as not to distract medical staff from patient care. Good judgment, organizational ability, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to be self-motivated are especially important. A CMA must be adaptable and versatile. Good attendance is an important element of this job.
Responsibilities
- Prepares patient and area for procedures.
- Obtains vital signs (pulse, respiration, blood pressure, temperature).
- Measures height and weighs patient.
- Performs vision screening and audiometry screening.
- Obtains reason for visit to Health Center.
- Obtains History (immunization, allergies, family, surgery, obstetric/Gynecological).
- Obtains specimens using correct collection technique.
- Assist Provider on patient care examination and treatment procedures.
- Transcribe a history and physical exam, and document accurately the Provider's encounter with the patient and others present.
- List all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the Provider.
- Transcribe patient orders including laboratory and radiology tests, medications, etc.
- Document any procedures performed by the provider.
- Ask patient if instructions are clear for return visit.
- Check encounter forms for all required signatures and information.
- Assist patient to check-out / appointment.
- Open exam rooms and check/turn on the otoscope/ophthalmoscopes.
- Check pelvic equipment/instruments and ensure all appropriate supplies are available.
- Clean exam tables and counter tops.
- Check and log refrigerator temperatures and perform quality controls.
- Maintains and enters information on computer system, as well as documentation in patient charts.
- Perform other routines and tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Education, experience and certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
- Prefer one to two years of experience.
- History working with NextGen software and medical coding training, or certification are preferred but not required.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
- Current certification as a CMA in the State of California.
Benefits
- 403(B)
- 403(B) matching
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vacation Pay
- Sick Pay
