What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at St Josephs / Candler?
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Position Summary
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Assists the day to day operations keeping the health center running efficiently and effectively. Completes triage and patient preparation for the providers. Under the direct supervision of a provider, performs medical and clerical tasks such as medication administration, venipuncture, medical refills, and transcribe orders.
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Education
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Certificate of Medical Assistant- Required
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Experience
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1-2 Years - Preferred
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License & Certification
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Certified Medical Assistant - Required
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Core Job Functions
- SQ and IM medication administration.
- Triages appropriately with gathering the expected data: weight, height, BP, social/family, medical histories. Medication and allergy reconciliation.
- Preps exam rooms for in office procedures and assists provider when warranted.
- Venipuncture and lab specimen processing.
- Calls patients for normal test results, assists with calls regarding refills. Returns calls to patients for providers.
- Completes prior authorizations.
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Monitors and list needs of medical supplies. Pays attention to expiration dates. Inventories new orders and restocks closet and exam rooms. Maintains equipment and medication logs. Order entry.
Salary : $19
