What are the responsibilities and job description for the CMA/EMT (1202 Cardiology) - Full-Time position at Wilmington Health?
Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.
Purpose :
Administers nursing care for and treats patients in medical office, as directed by Physician, Advanced Clinical Provider, Registered Nurse or supervising department manager, by performing the following duties :
- Prepares patient for and assists with examinations.
- Administers injections and medications, dresses wounds and incisions, provides accurate and consistent information to the patient using an established protocol, interprets Physician's instructions to patients, assists with emergency and minor procedures, and performs related tasks as directed.
- Collects patient data and maintains records of vital statistics and physiological / biological information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
- Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment, and maintains stock of supplies and medications.
- Conducts specified laboratory tests.
- Acts as receptionist, performs secretarial duties, may communicate with insurance companies, and calling in / faxing prescriptions.
- Communicates with managed care for prior authorizations. Schedules procedures on campus and off site.
- Responsible to respond to / triage patient phone calls and messages.
- Educates patients and instructs on any medications, treatment plans, etc.
- Assists with procedures.
Other Duties :
QUALIFICATIONS
Required :
Preferred :
ADA Physical Demands :
Rarely (Less than .5 hrs / day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs / day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs / day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs / day)
Physical Demand
Required?
Frequency
Standing : Frequently
Walking : Frequently
Kneeling / Crouching : Rarely
Lifting : Rarely
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Competencies
General :
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