Certified Medical Assistant (4201)

WACO FAMILY MEDICINE•Waco, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will assist the provider with initial patient assessments, vital signs, medical procedures, implementation, and documentation of care. This role involves administering medications, providing patient education, performing diagnostic tests, and assisting with minor surgeries and procedures. The CMA will also manage patient messages and records within the EHR, handle faxes, obtain hospital records, maintain exam rooms, and complete quality assurance assignments. The position requires the ability to respond calmly to medical emergencies and work within the CMA scope of practice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Texas Driver’s License
Completed 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.
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.
Visual and auditory accuracy
Continuous use of computer & electronic health record.
Continuous conversational communication
Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands
Able to respond quickly and calmly to medical emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and experience preferred.

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 (must be I.V. certified to start I.V.s; hydration only, no medication administration via IV).
Provide oral and written education to patients regarding disease processes, medication, intervention, 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 (requires training and bi-annual competencies), 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 (cannot refill medications).
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, and fax needed records.
Review children’s immunization records, 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.