Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

Under the supervision of a physician and/or office nurse, provides nursing care in a clinic environment. Directs patients to exam rooms and prepares appropriate equipment and resources in the provision of clinic services and care. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens I.

• 1. Arrive to the office no later than 30 minutes prior to first patient arrival.
• 2. Direct patient flow to and from exam rooms and lab.
• 3. Record vital signs, current complaint and pertinent history.
• 4. Recheck all information sheets for completeness and accuracy.
• 5. Assist the provider in the exam/ treatment of patients, including injections and other procedures by physician order or standing order.
• 6. May perform in-clinic lab tests or draw blood for outside laboratory tests.
• 7. Provide patient education as directed by provider.
• 8. Document all patient contact.
• 9. Prepare exam rooms and instruments as appropriate to anticipated utilization including cleaning and sterilizing of instruments.
• 10. File reports in charts; log notes in electronic record.
• 11. Order and maintain medical supplies and equipment.
• 12. Communicate with patients by phone, including screening phone calls for providers, answering patient question to his/her ability, calling patients as needed for rechecks or with lab results.
• 13. Maintain the clinic’s inventory of drugs and biologicals in keeping with the Clinical Operational Procedures.
• 14. Any other duties as assigned.
• 15. Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily basis.
• 16. Presents strong public relations skills.
• 17. Maintain a courteous, mature and friendly disposition at all times.
• 18. Keeps abreast of changes in policies and laws regarding billing.
• 19. Follows safety guidelines and policies for DHCHD.
• 20. Any other assignments as assigned by clinic director.

• Education:
  
  High school graduate or equivalent.
• Job Related
  
  Skills:
  
  Possess reading and verbal skills necessary to understand medical records and procedures and to communicate effectively with patients and other staff.
• Licensure, Registry or Certification: CNA, LVN or RN preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Experience in medical office or clinic setting preferred. CPR certification required.
• Physical and Mental Requirements:
  Duties of the position require intermittent walking, sitting, and standing. Some bending, stooping and reaching is required with the lifting of items up to a weight of 40 pounds.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Wellness and Fitness Services