Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Ear Nose and Throat, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), or Physician Assistant (PA). Performs office and clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities are assigned by the supervising clinician after competency is established. The role performs clinical, technical, administrative, and clerical duties within the scope of training and certification, including point-of-care testing. It prepares patients, exam rooms, and supplies; assists with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery; and documents patient care in the medical record. After demonstrating competency, the Certified Medical Assistant may prepare and administer ordered medications and immunizations. The role also supports patient education, telephone communications, referrals, scheduling, billing, pre-authorizations, and other practice operations.

Requirements

In South Carolina, completion of a medical assistant training program through one of the listed pathways: a medical assisting education program accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, or an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; a South Carolina Department of Education-approved Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program; a medical assisting program provided by a U.S. military branch; a U.S. Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship; an employer-led program aligned with a nationally accredited certification exam; or the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant program.
Hold a job-related certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), RMA (ARMA), NRCMA (NAHP), or RMA (AAMP).
Demonstrate competency and pass the medication administration test before administering medications and immunizations.
No experience required.

Nice To Haves

In Tennessee, 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; and pend orders for physician signature.
Prepare examination and treatment rooms and maintain supplies and equipment, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments as needed.
Assist the physician 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 after demonstrating competency and passing the medication administration test.
Receive and return clinically related telephone calls after communicating with a physician or registered nurse about patient medical concerns.
Provide patient education and printed information at the physician's request, within the scope of assigned duties, and document education in the medical record.
Document patient data and care in the medical record.
Complete medical insurance and related forms for physician review; communicate as needed with patients, referral sources, and payors between visits.
Complete patient registration, scheduling, billing, pre-authorization, and other assigned office or clerical duties.
Schedule tests and treatments as ordered by the physician.
Perform other duties as assigned.