Certified Medical Assistant, Family Medicine FT

About the Role

Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of the physician(s). Performs a variety of office/clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned by the supervising physician after competency is established. This position is bonus eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical, technical, administrative, and clerical duties as directed by the physician and within the scope of training and certification, including point-of-care testing.
• Receive critical lab values, report value to physician, and document notification in the medical record. (25%)
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Obtain and record patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening, and allergies. Pend orders for physician signature. (20%)
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms. Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed. (10%)
• Assist physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery. Apply splints, casts, dressings, and remove sutures with competency. Report and assist during emergencies. (10%)
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including p.o., vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injection, and intramuscular injection, after demonstrating competency and passing medication administration test. (10%)
• Receive and return clinically-related telephone calls after communicating with physician or registered nurse regarding medical concerns of the patient. (10%)
• Teach patient and provide printed information, on physician request, about diagnosis, self-care within the scope of assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention, and community healthcare resources. Patient education must be documented in the medical record. (5%)
• Document data and care in the patient medical record. Maintain confidentiality. (5%)
• Complete medical insurance and other related forms for physician review. Communicate as needed with the patient, referral source, and payor between visits. Complete patient registration, scheduling, and billing tasks, pre-authorization, and other general office/clerical duties as assigned. Schedule tests and treatments as ordered by the physician. (5%)

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is required.
• In lieu of the education requirement, will accept confirmation of successful completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program.
• Required certifications/registrations/licenses from one of the following: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), RMA (ARMA), NRCMA (NAHP), or RMA (AAMP).

Schedule

Day shift

Location: 1316 N Lake Dr, Lexington