Certified Medical Assistant, Orthopedics Pediatric, FT Days

Prisma Health • Richland, WA

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of physician(s), as well as office and clerical duties assigned by the office manager. The supervising physician assigns specific patient care responsibilities after competency is established.

The role supports pediatric orthopedic practice operations through clinical tasks such as preparing patients and examination rooms, recording patient information, assisting with examinations and procedures, administering ordered medications and immunizations after demonstrating competency, and documenting care. It also includes patient education when requested, communication about clinically related calls, and administrative work such as scheduling, billing, insurance forms, pre-authorizations, and coordination with patients, referral sources, and payors.

Requirements

• Job-related certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), RMA (ARMA), NRCMA (NAHP), or RMA (AAMP).
• No experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical, technical, administrative, and clerical duties as directed by the physician and within the scope of training and certification, including point-of-care testing; receive critical lab values, report them to the physician, and document notification in the medical record.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment; obtain and record chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening, and allergies; pend orders for physician signature.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms and maintain supplies and equipment, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments as needed.
• Assist physicians with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery; apply splints, casts, and dressings and remove sutures after demonstrating competency; report and assist during emergencies.
• Prepare and administer physician-ordered medications and immunizations by specified routes after demonstrating competency and passing the medication administration test.
• Receive and return clinically related telephone calls after communicating with a physician or registered nurse regarding patient medical concerns.
• Provide patient teaching and printed information at the physician’s request on diagnosis, self-care within assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention, and community healthcare resources; document education in the medical record.
• Document patient data and care in the medical record and maintain confidentiality.
• Complete medical insurance and related forms for physician review; communicate as needed with patients, referral sources, and payors between visits; complete registration, scheduling, billing, pre-authorization, and other assigned office duties; schedule physician-ordered tests and treatments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed