Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology Clinic - Augusta

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.•Augusta, GA

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant performs assigned patient care duties in an outpatient cardiology clinic under the direction of a licensed provider (MD, PA, or NP) or RN. Duties may vary by practice site and include patient intake, clinical support, specimen collection, diagnostic testing, room maintenance, and assigned front-office tasks. The CMA also assists during emergencies as directed by a licensed provider or RN. Patient intake includes interviewing patients about their visit and recent problems; obtaining vital signs, height, weight, and medical, family, and social history; confirming a current problem; and updating allergies and medications in the electronic medical record. The role may include performing EKGs, ABIs, six-minute walk tests, and other site-specific tasks. The CMA responds to triage calls and voicemail messages promptly, documents requests and dispositions in PowerChart, and consults with an RN or PA as needed when a physician is absent. The CMA obtains and documents laboratory specimens in accordance with hospital policy and may administer seasonal vaccines and other approved, premeasured injections. The role also supports physicians during examinations and procedures, prepares rooms and instruments, provides patient education and emotional support, documents procedures, disposes of biohazard waste, and maintains clean, stocked exam rooms and clinic areas. Front-office responsibilities may include registration, scheduling, collecting payments, check-in and check-out, and insurance authorization.

Requirements

Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA, or MedCA is required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
At least 1 year of experience in an outpatient setting.
Skills in phlebotomy, EKG, and manual blood pressure measurement.

Nice To Haves

Certificate or associate degree in Medical Assisting is preferred.
Experience in the specialty for which the applicant is applying is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview patients about their visit and recent problems and complete ambulatory intake.
Obtain vital signs, height, weight, and medical, family, and social history; verify a current problem and update allergies and medications in the EMR.
Perform site-specific diagnostic tests, which may include EKGs, ABIs, and six-minute walk tests.
Answer the triage nurse line or retrieve voicemail messages, respond promptly, and document dispositions or requests in PowerChart.
Consult with an RN or PA as necessary when a physician is absent and maintain contact with supported providers on nonclinic days.
Collect and document laboratory specimens, including blood, urine, and nasal swabs, and enter applicable charges.
Administer seasonal flu or pneumonia vaccines and other site-specific premeasured injections as permitted by policy.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures by preparing rooms and instruments and supporting patients with education and emotional support.
Document procedures in an EMR Ad Hoc note and properly dispose of biohazard waste.
Clean and maintain assigned exam rooms and equipment, restock linen and medical supplies, record room maintenance, and monitor supply expiration dates.
Complete environmental sweeps of assigned clinic areas monthly or more often.
Perform front-office duties as assigned, including registration, scheduling, payment collection, check-in and check-out, and insurance authorization.
Assist in emergencies as directed by a licensed provider or RN.
Perform other duties as assigned.