PRN Certified Medical Assistant

WACO FAMILY MEDICINE•Waco, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) assists providers and clinicians with patient care, assessments, procedures, treatments, education, and documentation. The role includes administering medications and immunizations as ordered and within the CMA’s scope of practice, performing diagnostic tests and patient procedures, supporting minor surgeries and examinations, and handling related administrative work in the electronic health record (EHR). IV starts require certification by a WFM-approved educator; hydration may be initiated, but medications may not be administered through an IV. An RN or clinician must complete patient assessments during IV treatment. Catheterization requires training and maintenance of bi-annual WFM competencies. The CMA also manages messages, MyCharts, result notes, incoming faxes, and other EHR encounters; coordinates outside specialist appointments and records; maintains exam rooms and supports quality assurance assignments. The position is part-time, based at the Central location in Waco, Texas, and is a day-shift role. Shifts are eight hours, with occasional overtime required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Texas driver’s license.
Completion of an accredited medical assisting program and an externship in a supervised healthcare setting.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or another certifying agency.
CPR certification.
One year of prior experience in a medical assisting role performing administrative duties, or in a similar position in a healthcare work environment.
Basic computer skills for completing administrative tasks.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to respond quickly and calmly to medical emergencies.
IV certification from a WFM-approved educator is required to start IVs.
Catheterization training and maintenance of bi-annual WFM competencies are required for catheterization duties.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.
Experience.

Responsibilities

Assist providers with initial patient assessments, vital signs, medical procedures, implementation of care, and documentation.
Administer ordered medications by oral, IM, IV, subcutaneous, and intradermal routes, and assess and document their effects.
Provide oral and written patient education about disease processes, medications, interventions, and treatment implementation.
Perform ordered diagnostic tests, including EKGs, spirometry, vision and hearing screenings, throat cultures, NSTs, and bladder scans.
Perform ordered procedures and treatments, including venipuncture, nebulization, catheterization, ear lavage, dressing changes, Unna boot application, and sponging infants.
Assist providers with minor surgery, cast application, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colposcopy, cervical biopsy, EMB, IUD insertion, and Pap smears.
Assist clinicians with prescription requests pending in the EHR; medication refills are not permitted.
Complete paperwork for ordered diagnostic tests performed outside the center.
Contact patients who miss vital recheck appointments.
Schedule appointments for FHC patients with outside specialists and document appointment details in the medical record.
Fax necessary records to specialists and document the fax transmission and destination number in the medical record.
Review children’s immunization records before provider exams, identify overdue immunizations, and administer immunizations according to TDH guidelines and standing provider orders.
Manage messages, MyCharts, result notes, and other encounters in the EHR in-basket.
Handle fax transmissions from outside agencies and document nursing home facsimiles in patient records.
Obtain hospital records for patient clinic charts.
Clean and stock examination rooms.
Locate laboratory and X-ray reports as needed.
Complete assigned Quality Assurance tasks according to the QA log.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Comply with regulations concerning confidentiality of patient information and work within the CMA scope of practice.