Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare patients for provider office visit, and greet and escort patient to the exam room Obtain patient's vitals, update the patient's medical history, medications, and allergies Document all screening information electronically in chart in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner Prepare and administer injections as ordered per provider and standing orders Experience in doing depo injections, solumedrol, adult vaccinations and education. Prepare patient in exam room for the exam, treatment or procedure Clean and sterilize all equipment and exam room items according to OSHA and blood born pathogen protocols Performs routine laboratory tests, POC (point of care testing) including venipuncture, (as appropriate) U/A, Upreg, HIV, AC, Strep, Flu, Glucose, HGB, INR Collects specimens and performs routine diagnostic procedures including electrocardiograms, audiograms, and vision tests, injects, TB skin tests, ear irrigations, and assists with minor surgery. Distribute educational materials and resources to the patient as directed by the provider Assist patients with scheduling for follow-up appointments Communicate test results to patient as directed by the provider Maintain a safe, clean, efficient and welcoming environment for patients and staff Perform routine clerical, reception and medical records tasks as needed Respond to urgent needs of the patient Participate in huddles, pre-visit planning, and team meetings
Requirements
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Strong knowledge of legal responsibilities, Data Privacy Act and HIPPA regulations.
- Strong knowledge of computer application and operations.
- Working skills in clerical activities with accuracy and speed.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere.
- Ability to communicate on a professional level with staff and patients.
- Ability to sort, store, retrieve and organize medical and electronic files.
- Experience in improving quality of care for patients.
- Valid license as CMA in State of Minnesota
- 3+ years Clinical training/background as Certified Medical Assistant or Related Field Experience
- Successful completion of initial and annual competency assessments
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for provider office visit, and greet and escort patient to the exam room
- Obtain patient's vitals, update the patient's medical history, medications, and allergies
- Document all screening information electronically in chart in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner
- Prepare and administer injections as ordered per provider and standing orders
- Experience in doing depo injections, solumedrol, adult vaccinations and education.
- Prepare patient in exam room for the exam, treatment or procedure
- Clean and sterilize all equipment and exam room items according to OSHA and blood born pathogen protocols
- Performs routine laboratory tests, POC (point of care testing) including venipuncture, (as appropriate) U/A, Upreg, HIV, AC, Strep, Flu, Glucose, HGB, INR
- Collects specimens and performs routine diagnostic procedures including electrocardiograms, audiograms, and vision tests, injects, TB skin tests, ear irrigations, and assists with minor surgery.
- Distribute educational materials and resources to the patient as directed by the provider
- Assist patients with scheduling for follow-up appointments
- Communicate test results to patient as directed by the provider
- Maintain a safe, clean, efficient and welcoming environment for patients and staff
- Perform routine clerical, reception and medical records tasks as needed
- Respond to urgent needs of the patient
- Participate in huddles, pre-visit planning, and team meetings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
