Certified Medical Assistant - PART TIME

Position Summary

Works under thedirection of physicians or nurse practitioners. Assists in the planning,implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Performs nursing procedures and patient care tasks. Cooperates with the members of the clinicalteam and other departments of our medical practice. To be a positiveprofessional image and good example of the clinic practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essentialfunctions include, but are not limited to the following :

• Use of proper medical terminology when communication and documenting.
• Triages patients, checks vital signs, weight and accurately documenting in patient's electronically medical record.
• Performs EKG's, blood sugar check, and administers injections using safety devices.
• Properly reconciles and refills medications, documenting lot numbers and completing refill requests electronically.
• Prompt, concise, accurate and complete, communicating, and documenting questions, answers, and test results electronically and verbally.
• Accurately ordering and scheduling test and procedures electronically and on paper.
• Requests authorizations for procedures and surgeries indicating all the necessary diagnoses, dates of procedure in a timely manner and in advance allowing authorization representative to obtain proper approval.
• Professionally and accurately explain test procedures as well as internal protocols and procedures relating to patient care.
• Wound care, assist with properly wrapping patient wounds. Assist with educating patients about proper care to prevent infection.
• Effectively communicates frequently with the physician or nurse practitioner regarding patient's physical and mental conditions.
• Actively participate in and adhere to properly record quality care measure requirements.
• Accurately schedule appointments and coordinate surgeries and procedures.

Additional responsibilities :

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

High School graduate preferred.

Certification from a reputable Medical Assistant course (CMA)

Computer skills required.

CPR certified

Successful completion of a Certified Medical Assistantcourse required.

Previous clinic or hospital experience with acceptablereferences preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described hereare representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that theseare the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in thisposition. Employees will be required to follow any other job-relatedinstructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by anyperson authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties andresponsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject topossible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills,aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirementsmay exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to thehealth or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in thisdocument are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. Thisdocument does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, otherthan an "at will" relationship. Learn More