Certified Medical Assistant

Overview

Certified Medical Assistant I (Healthcare)

Certified Medical Assistant-Back Up MA assignment Attends work regularly and on time. Able to cover as Back up Medical Assistant in any specialty. Able to cover occasional primary MA coverage. Actively checks email throughout the day and responds to any time sensitive items. Maintains a reputation for effective interpersonal relations with teams, supervisors, and patients. Effectively and professionally communicates with the care team to ensure the flow of patient care is successful.

Captures and accurately documents: vitals (blood pressure, height, weight, temp, O2 and pulse), pharmacy information and history of chief complaint. Reviews/updates medication and allergies-verifies the patient is taking all medications listed, dosage and frequency. Ensure meaningful use measures are met for each patient. Room and escort patients as needed to exam rooms, x-ray and having the patient dressed down as needed.

Completes forms as needed for patient and provider. Completes DME requisitions for provider signature. Places imaging orders per physician protocols. Turn over exam rooms throughout the day to ensure rooms are sanitized/cleaned, stocked and ready for the next patient. Completes daily stocking of clinic rooms and supply closets. Introduced to Next Gen tasks and patient portal messages, returning patient phone calls, suture and staple removal, wound dressings, drawing up and assisting with injections, and helping with minor medical procedures.

Answers incoming phone calls on the clinical back line. Checking in with peers regularly and asking how you can assist them. Follows OSHA guidelines. Attend required meetings and actively participate in committees as requested. Strictly maintains patient confidentiality and follows HIPAA rules and regulations. Participate in the Lift Team. Other duties as assigned.