Certified Medical Assistant

WACO FAMILY MEDICINE•Waco, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports providers and clinicians at the Womens Health Center in Waco, Texas. The role assists with patient assessments, procedures, treatments, medication administration, diagnostic testing, patient education, and clinical documentation, while handling administrative and electronic health record tasks. The CMA must work within the scope of practice and follow provider orders, applicable regulations, and required training and competency standards. The position requires an eight-hour day shift, with occasional overtime. It involves continuous computer and electronic health record use, frequent patient-facing communication, and substantial standing and walking. The CMA must be able to respond quickly and calmly to medical emergencies.

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 a similar position in a healthcare work environment.
Basic computer skills for administrative tasks.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Must work within the CMA scope of practice.
Ability to respond quickly and calmly to medical emergencies.
Must meet the specified physical and mental demands, including visual and auditory accuracy; frequent standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and climbing; repetitive use of both hands; and occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and positioning patients.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.
Experience.

Responsibilities

Assist providers with initial patient assessments, vital signs, medical procedures, implementation of care, and documentation.
Administer medications in conjunction with provider orders, including oral, intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intradermal medications, and assess and document effects. I.V. starts require certification by a WFM-approved educator; hydration may be initiated, but medications may not be administered through an I.V.
Provide oral and written patient education on disease processes, medications, interventions, and treatment implementation in conjunction with provider orders.
Perform ordered diagnostic tests, including EKGs, spirometry, vision and hearing screening, throat cultures, NSTs, and bladder scans.
Perform ordered treatments and procedures, including venipuncture, nebulization, catheterization, ear lavage, dressing changes, Unna boot application, and sponging infants. Catheterization requires completed training and biannual WFM competencies.
Comply with regulations concerning confidentiality of patient information.
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 missed vital recheck appointments.
Schedule appointments for FHC patients with specialists outside the clinic; document appointment details in the medical record, fax needed records, and document the fax destination.
Review children's immunization records before the provider enters the exam room, identify overdue or needed 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.