Certified Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with clinical procedures and provides clerical support.
• Fulfills the role as the primary point of contact between patients and the practice.
• Serves as a liaison between the practice and external support services.
• Captures and verifies patient insurance coverage and appropriate referrals.
• Registers patients, prepares medical records according to office protocols, and performs CLIA waived tests under physician instruction.
• Assists elderly patients with gowning and seating during examinations.
• Prepares treatment rooms and clinical equipment, maintains clinical inventory, and orders supplies as necessary.
• Monitors and records vital signs such as blood pressure, height, weight, pulse, respiration, vision screening, and temperature.
• Administers vaccinations as required.