Certified Medical Assistant

Description

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Physician or Mid-Level Provider.

Requirements

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height, and records information in patient's EMR.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
  
• Hands instruments and materials to the provider as directed.
• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG) and other equipment to administer a routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests
• Performs venipunctures, routine lab tests, injections, and ear lavage, etc.
• Depending on-site placement may be responsible for scheduling appointments, keeping x-ray and other medical records, performing secretarial tasks, and completing insurance forms.
• May have to perform tele-triage in the collection of information to be relayed to providers, demonstrating knowledge of computer triage template and its use.
• Demonstrates appropriate judgment in the management of patient questions and/or complaints.
• Must have insurance knowledge re: referrals and pre-authorizations.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Attends and participates in staff/team meetings.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.  1 – 2 years direct experience

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES REQUIREMENTS

A license or certification from an accredited Medical Assistant Program is required.
Current BLS Certification

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