Certified Medical Assistant - Central (3786)

WACO FAMILY MEDICINE•Waco, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will assist providers with initial patient assessments, vital signs, medical procedures, and documentation of care. This role involves administering medications, providing patient education, performing diagnostic tests, and assisting with various treatments and procedures. The CMA will also manage patient messages and records within the EHR, handle external communications, maintain exam rooms, and complete quality assurance tasks. This position requires adherence to all regulations regarding patient confidentiality and working within the CMA scope of practice.

Requirements

CMA-Certified Medical Assistant certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or another certifying agency.
CPR certification.
High school diploma or GED.
Completed an accredited medical assisting program and an externship in a supervised healthcare setting.
1 year of prior experience as in a medical assisting role performing administrative duties or similar position in a healthcare work environment.
Possesses basic computer skills to complete administrative tasks.
Strong communication skills and customer service skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Must work within CMA scope of practice.
Texas Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and experience preferred.
I.V. certified by a WFM approved educator to start I.V.’s.
Completed training and maintain bi-annual WFM competencies for catheterization.

Responsibilities

Assist provider with initial patient assessments, vital signs, medical procedures, implementation, and documentation of care.
Administer medication to patients, including oral, IM, IV, sub-q and intradermal, assessing, and documenting effects (requires WFM approved IV certification).
Provide oral and written education to patients regarding disease processes, medications, interventions, and treatment implementation.
Perform diagnostic tests for patients, including EKGs, spirometry, vision and hearing screening, throat cultures, NST’s and bladder scans.
Perform patient treatments/procedures including venipuncture, nebulization, catheterization, ear lavage, dressing changes, unna boot application, sponging infants.
Assist provider in minor surgery, cast application, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colposcopy, cervical biopsy, EMB, IUD insertion and pap smears.
Assist clinicians with prescription pending in EHR.
Complete paperwork for ordered diagnostic tests performed outside of center.
Contact patients who did not keep vital recheck appointments.
Schedule appointments for FHC patients with specialists outside of clinic, document appointment details in the medical record.
Fax needed records to specialists and document transmission details in the medical record.
Review children’s immunization records, note deficiencies, and administer immunizations according to TDH guidelines and standing provider’s orders.
Manage all messages, Mycharts, result notes and other encounters in the EHR in-basket.
Manage fax transmissions from outside agencies and document nursing home facsimiles into patient record.
Obtain copies of hospital records for patient’s clinic charts.
Clean and stock exam rooms.
Locate lab and x-ray reports as needed.
Complete all assigned Quality Assurance assignments per QA log.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.