Certified Medical Assistant - CMA - Pediatrics

Job Summary

Provides direct patient care and clinical support for physicians and other providers in the outpatient setting. Functions as an integral member of the health care team under the direction of the provider.

Job Duties

• Obtains and documents, using the rooming tool in the electronic medical record, the patient’s reason for visit, weight, vital signs, visit screening information, medication review, and pertinent information for provider.
• Sets up examination and treatment rooms between cases.
• Aids patient as needed to prepare for visit with provider, takes appropriate measures to assure patient’s safety and privacy.
• Performs clinical duties such as performing EKGs, wound dressings, and functions as support to the provider during minor surgical procedures and ancillary examinations.
• Prepares and administers medications according to policy and procedure after validation of knowledge and demonstration of competency.
• Completes patient tests and treatments per provider’s order according to policy and procedure after validation of knowledge and demonstration of competency.
• Captures and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork accurately and efficiently to expedite laboratory studies.
• Performs phlebotomy and may assist in specific laboratory functions relative to the testing, reporting, and quality assurance of laboratory specimens as educated and overseen by the laboratory.
• Supports administrative and clerical duties to support patient care and functioning of the clinic, including matching and filing ancillary department reports, consultation and other medical reports in patients’ medical records.
• Documents in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record.
• Utilizes the electronic medical record and scheduling system as designated.
• Facilitates timely appointments for patients.
• Completes referrals and pre-authorizations as needed.
• Collects co-payments.
• Assists with orientation of new personnel.
• Executes and documents ongoing patient communication, as directed by provider, prioritizes communications to the provider, responds to patient questions and requests to ensure efficient use of provider time and timely response to patient needs.
• Reinforces patient education as directed by the provider to support patient’s understanding of instructions.
• Maintains inventory of medical/surgical supplies and pharmaceuticals non-controlled substances only to ensure adequate supply levels, verify expiration dates, document utilization, optimize organizational efficiency and space utilization.
• Prepares and cleans instruments.
• Follows protocols for sterilization and disinfection, including high level disinfection of instruments and equipment.
• Cleans/sets up examination rooms between patients using established infection prevention protocols.
• Follows hand hygiene and appropriate infection prevention precautions.
• Routinely inspects/observes condition and operation of diagnostic equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and identifies need for preventive and/or corrective maintenance.
• Participates in patient safety and quality improvement program.

Position Details

• Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years. Certain stipulations do apply.

Position Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited 1-year certificate or 2-year diploma Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assist (RMA) required.
• Certified by one of the listed governing associations required: NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA.