Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for performing administrative tasks, such as answering phones, completing paperwork, scheduling appointments. They also be required to perform clinical tasks within their scope of practice such as take a patient’s history, prepare patients for treatment, and take a patient's vital signs prior to treatment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, answering or referring inquiries.

Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.

Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.

Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms.

Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions, answering questions.

Completes records by recording information obtained during rooming including vital signs, treatments, and test results.

Generates revenues by recording billing information of services rendered; completing insurance forms; responding to insurance and other third-party inquiries.

Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.

Complete a Required Medical Assistant Program (1 – 2 years).

Pass the CMA Examination (less than 1 year) ...

Maintain the AAMA (CMA) Credential (every 60 months)Company Description

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