What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine position at Tandem Health?
The Certified Medical Assistant assists in patient care, patient lab work, patient and laboratory record keeping and office and lab maintenance under the direct supervision of the health care provider and licensed nursing staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares and maintains patient's rooms to include stocking and cleaning.
- Prepares patients for exam and treatment to include: vital signs, weight, height, head circumference, hearing screens, vision screens, and lab work including finger/heel sticks and venipuncture, if certified.
- Records patient information in appropriate medical records and lab logs.
- Assists with supply ordering and maintenance as necessary.
- Assists with medical records maintenance as necessary.
- Assists with patient flow through the office.
- Assists licensed staff with lab results tracking and follow-up.
- Maintains patient confidentiality in all encounters.
- Assists in providing PI reports for improving the quality of patient care.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager.
Qualifications:
Education:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Completion of a Medical Assisting program through an accredited college is required.
- Credentialed through one of the following certification entities required:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- If not certified through AAMA or AMT, credentialing from other certifying entities, such as CCMA through NHA, or NRCMA through NHAP, or NCMA through NCCT will be considered.
- Current CPR certification required
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