CMA/EMT/Paramedic - 1202 (Orthopedics) - Full Time

Purpose

Provides 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.

Essential

Duties/Responsibilities:

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.

All other duties as assigned by Department Manager

Qualifications

Other Duties:

Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Active CMA or RMA Certification from accredited association.
• Successfully completed and passed an accredited Associates Degree program in Medical Assisting.
  
  

Wilmington Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees. We are committed to treating everyone equally and with respect regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual preference, disability, genetic information, or any other class protected under state or federal law.

Preferred

• One year clinical experience
  
  

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

Continuously

Sitting

Frequently

Walking

Continuously

Kneeling/Crouching

Rarely

Lifting

Rarely

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Competencies

General

• Customer Service
• Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility
• Teamwork/Process Focus
• Dependability/Punctuality
• Interpersonal Relationships/Communication
• Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving
• Quality/Quantity
• Initiative
• Safety/Housekeeping
• Organizational Skills/Time Management
• Meds/IVs
• Specimen Collection
• Assessment Skills
• Phone Skills/Triage
• Equipment Use/Maintenance
• Procedures
• Computer Knowledge
• Documentation