Certified Medical Assistant (4157)

Responsibilities

• Assist provider with initial patient assessments, vital signs, medical procedures, implementation, and documentation of care.
• Administer medication to patients (oral, IM, IV, sub-q, intradermal) in conjunction with provider orders, including assessing and documenting effects. Must be IV certified by a WFM-approved educator to start IVs; hydration can be initiated but medications cannot be administered through IV.
• Provide oral and written education to patients about disease processes, medication, intervention, and treatment implementation as directed by provider orders.
• Perform diagnostic tests including EKGs, spirometry, vision and hearing screening, throat cultures, NSTs, and bladder scans under provider orders.
• Perform patient treatments/procedures such as venipuncture, nebulization, catheterization, ear lavage, dressing changes, Unna boot application, and sponging infants. Must complete training and maintain bi-annual WFM competencies for catheterization.
• Comply with all regulations related to confidentiality of patient information.
• Assist provider in minor surgery, cast application, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colposcopy, cervical biopsy, EMB, IUD insertion, and pap smears.
• Assist clinicians with prescription pending in EHR; cannot refill medications.
• Complete paperwork for ordered diagnostic tests performed outside of the center.
• Contact patients who missed vital recheck appointments.
• Schedule appointments for FHC patients with specialists outside the clinic; document appointment details in the medical record.
• Fax needed records to specialists and document transmission details in the medical record.
• Review children’s immunization records before the provider enters the exam room; administer immunizations according to TDH guidelines and standing provider orders.
• Manage all messages, MyCharts, result notes, and other encounters in the EHR in-basket.
• Handle fax transmissions from outside agencies and document nursing home facsimiles into patient records.
• Obtain copies of hospital records for patient charts.
• Clean and stock exam rooms; locate lab and x-ray reports as needed.
• Complete all assigned Quality Assurance assignments per QA log.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Visual and auditory accuracy.
• Shift length: 8 hours with occasional overtime required.
• Continuous use of computer and electronic health record.
• Extensive standing and walking.
• Frequent squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, climbing.
• Occasional sitting.
• Frequent telephone usage.
• Continuous conversational communication.
• Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands.
• Occasionally carrying and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally pushing, pulling, and positioning patients up to 200 lbs; with assistance for patients over 200 lbs.
• Infrequent use of personal transportation.
• Able to respond quickly and calmly to medical emergencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Texas Driver’s License.
• Completed an accredited medical assisting program and an externship in a supervised healthcare setting.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or another certifying agency.
• CPR certification.
• 1 year of prior experience as a medical assistant or in a similar healthcare role performing administrative duties.
• Basic computer skills for completing administrative tasks.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Must work within CMA scope of practice.

Bilingual skills and experience preferred.

Reports to: Practice Manager.