Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA preferred):

• 2 new positions being added.
• 36-40 hours/week – 4 day workweek.
• FLSA Non-exempt.
• Hourly wage from $17.05 for certified and higher based on experience, training, and certification.
• Position open until filled.
• Candidates must pass a criminal background check to be eligible for employment.

Under the general direction of the Lead Nurse, a Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for supporting administrative and direct patient care duties within designated care teams as assigned. The MA s task work will be directed by provider teams and they will be clinically supervised by the Lead Nurse/COO.

• Education:
  
  Completion or ability to complete a medical assistant training program required.
• License/Certification:
  Current CMA or RMA certificate preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Prior experience preferred, prior experience with EPIC helpful.

• Must maintain CPR certification while employed as a Medical Assistant.
• Current BLS Certification.
• The ability to carry out functions of a CMA or RMA.
• The ability to operate a computer system and apply basic computer skills.
• The ability to become proficient in the use of EHR/EMR program.
• The ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Possess and apply the skills necessary to effectively treat patients of all age groups, regardless of special needs of patient.
• Perform duties in a manner that is both professional and compassionate.
• Apply knowledge in a manner that allows the needs of each provider and therefore each patient to be met.

• Identify patient by asking for name and date of birth (two identifiers).
• Take vital signs and document in electronic medical record (EMR).
• Review medication profile and document appropriately in EMR.
• Review allergies.
• Review and discuss patient s tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use.
• Review and document disease collaborative items as necessary.
• Perform standing order or pre-ordered labs, weight checks, foot exam, and patient education as appropriate to each individual patient.
• Assist patient in setting self-management goals using intake form as guide. Document goals in Epic.
• Complete, document, and review patient history in EMR.

• Schedule appointments in EPIC for care team you are assigned in accordance with SWMTCHC policy and procedure.
• Accuracy is crucial.
• Referrals to outside agencies for testing or specialist care.
• Maintain tracking of referrals or collaborate with team members to ensure referral tracking completed.

• Perform veni-puncture to obtain lab specimens—this includes completing electronic orders, using correct vials, labeling, sliding fee minimum requirements.
• Able to instruct patients on obtaining urine or stool samples.
• Perform CLIA waived tests performed at the SWMTCHC, electronic order entry, and enter/edit results.
• Perform EKG according to procedure, order entry, provider review, and appropriate filing for scanning.
• Wound dressing following assessment by licensed professional.

• Maintain templates, correspondence, and communication for patient.
• Keep visit schedule organized by using Excel spread sheet.
• Keep Nursing Home up to date with accurate documentation of encounters.
• Complete billing cards from Nursing Home visits.
• Review nursing home faxes and phone calls for action needed.

• Fax/electronically send signed prescriptions to appropriate pharmacy.
• Update medication lists as directed by team.
• Medication refills following completion of training, competency assessment, and sign-off by medical director.

• Mails out normal lab or other test results per provider instruction.
• Per physician direction, communicates with patients by phone, mail correspondence, or MyChart.

May administer the following medications as directed by a provider:

• Oral.
• Sublingual.
• Inhalation.
• Intramuscular (including immunizations).
• Topical.
• Ocular.
• Subcutaneous.
• Rectal.

• Review medical tests received by clinic.
• Checks in tests with date stamp and signature.
• Brings…