Certified Medical Assistant II

JOB SUMMARY - Certified Medical Assistant II

Location:

925 E Southlake Blvd Southlake 76092 - Family Medicine

Schedule:

Full time, weekdays

The Certified Medical Assistant 2, under the direction of a physician, assists in the delivery of health care for patients. This position performs a wide variety of patient care activities including, but not limited to, maintenance of clinical record/documentation, administering medications, giving injections and taking vital signs. This position may assist in scheduling, mentoring and training staff.

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients, cleans rooms after procedures, cleans and disinfects equipment, restocks supplies, assists with inventory levels.
• Assists and accompanies patients from waiting room and prepares patients for examination.
• Interviews patients and records or inputs information to patients' medical record. Collects all medical data to facilitate the physician's ability to draw conclusions about the patient's needs.
• Ensures all charts and forms for the office visit are ready for the provider.
• Measures, collects and records patient's vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and prepares patients for examinations and tests, procedures and x-rays.
• Performs routine patient testing, acquires and processes electrocardiograms, and collects and processes blood specimens and urine samples.
• Prepares and administers routine oral, rectal medications, injections and vaccinations excluding controlled substances, as directed by physician. Identifies and reports adverse reactions.
• Removes sutures and staples and changes sterile and non-sterile dressings, as requested.
• Performs administrative related duties such as answering telephones, taking and relaying messages and scheduling patient appointments.
• Facilitates or leads huddles and various team meetings. May manage process workflow and/or staff schedules, and assists in mentoring and training staff. Identifies issues and participates in process improvement initiatives.

• Medical assistant certification from a program accredited by American Association of Medical Assistants or the American Medical Technologists.
• Knowledge of principles of safe and accurate medical administration.
• Knowledge of the 5 rights: right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time.
• Ability to accurately document patient information in accordance with organizational policies, regulations and procedures. Familiarity with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to make observations of the general physical condition of the patient and notifies the nurse/healthcare provider of abnormalities.
• Ability to give injections and draw blood.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent bedside manner and ability to make patients feel ears friendly, reassuring and approachable to patients.
• Ability to take instruction from a doctor.
• Familiarity with medical charts and records.
• High attention to detail.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1
• Note:
  
  Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

• Education:
  
  H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Experience:
  
  2 Years of Experience
• Certification/license/registration:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA):
    Must be CMA from one listed
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from NCCT
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from AAMA or ARMA
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from NHA
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT, AAMP or AAH
  • National Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) from NAHP
  • Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate (CMAC) from AMCA.