Performs medical assisting functions to support the provision of care within the physician department. Interacts with patients, families, and staff members to maximize successful patient outcomes.

Ability to work with the public.

· Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Immunization and injection administration, vision & hearing, phlebotomy

· Certified Medical Assisting degree or appropriate training.

· CMA or RMA certification with 90 days of hire if graduating from an accredited school

· On the job training-1 year of training with competency completed within that same, then CCMA certification within 90 days.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Greets and prepares patient for office visit or outpatient procedure.

· Obtains vital signs and weighs each patient.

· Updates problem and medication list at each patient visit.

· Assists in procedures requested by the medical provider.

· Performs phlebotomy as needed.

· Checks charts routinely for omissions and compliance.

· Maintains sterilization process of all instruments.

· Makes referral and prescription calls per medical provider’s orders.

· Refilling prescriptions, per protocol and as applicable.

· Screens calls including emergency calls.

· Assures that all necessary release and consent forms are signed.

· Performs lab testing according to set protocols and maintains yearly competency.

· Performs look up per protocol on the Maine Prescription Monitoring Program.

· Performs Medication Prior Authorizations, as needed.