Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for gathering and documenting patient screening data, obtaining vitals, preparing charts, drawing labs, maintaining their area, assisting providers, and other various activities needed to ensure patient care is prioritized. This role provides patients with safe, quality care throughout their treatment and disease process.

Responsibilities

• Obtains missing medical records, lab, pathology, and x-ray reports from previous visit before next physician visit.
• Escorts patients to triage, infusion or physician exam area.
• Sets up pre-exam labs according to lab protocols.
• Obtains vital signs and weight. Records height on initial visit and annually.
• Verifies necessary information and records in the medical record.
• Prepares patient for exam, depending on patient and clinical condition.
• Tracks patient through entry to next point of service.
• Captures patient appointment details and relays necessary messages to staff.
• Maintains and updates current information on physician’s schedules ensuring that patients are scheduled properly, and appointments are confirmed.
• Answers questions regarding patient appointments and testing.
• Charts records as needed for communication.
• Completes billing events before end of shift accurately and timely.
• Administers injections to patients, under the direction of a nurse or provider.
• The CMA must ensure that a nurse or provider has assessed the patient and given direct instruction prior to the administration of shots.
• Performs laboratory work and draws specimens per physician order using venipuncture or fingerstick technique.
• Tests specimens for hematology, urinalysis, and processes all laboratory specimens.
• Completes data entry of point of care labs after physician reviews.
• Reviews registration sheet with new patients to ensure completion of history. Enter medications in EMR/chart.
• Reviews allergies and enters allergies in EMR/chart.
• Complies with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the clinical laboratory.
• Completes daily checklists/OSHA checklists.

Qualifications/Competencies

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of medical experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant.
• Knowledge of health care field and medical specialty.
• Knowledge of specific assistance tasks related to a particular medical specialty.
• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.