What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (RMA, CMA) - Pain Center, PRN position at Surgery Partners Brand?
JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
- Greets, assists, and/or redirects patients, physicians, employees and the general public.
- Obtains and records vital signs, measures and records intake and output information.
- Explains care to be performed to patient and family.
- Documents care given to patients utilizing the electronic medical record.
- Performs blood sugar checks using the glucometer as needed.
- Communicates unusual or emergent situation to the RN in a timely manner.
- Assists patient with activity and positioning.
- Actively protects patient and self by following OSHA and other standards reviewed in annual training.
- Discharges pain patients.
- Cleans equipment between patients.
- Attentive to patient and physician's needs.
- Assists physicians with diagnostic procedures; tests and treatments.
- Assists with patient telephone calls such as referrals, injection/infusion line, nursing voicemails, etc.
- Assists with the Urine Drug Screening process, including applicable education and training, to oversee patients.
- As required, complete annual KDHE radiology credits to maintain ability to assist in the pain center procedure room.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) diploma, radiology certification preferred.
- One-year RMA experience in an acute care facility or with acute care patients.
