Certified Medical Assistant (Orthopaedic Surgery)

About the role

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) who will have duties and responsibilities related to patient care in the ambulatory clinic environment. The individual displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively with others, and functions as a member of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient information at intake.
• Obtains and records patients' vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight, and height in the Electronic Medical Record (EPIC).
• Obtains additional data from the patient and significant other based on initial data collection.
• Reports abnormal findings to the provider in a timely manner.
• Aids patients to the exam room and prepares patients for examination.
• Aids patients in wheelchairs and stretchers with transfers to and from exam tables, procedure tables, and scales utilizing proper body mechanics and safety measures.
• Identifies patients with special needs.
• Performs a chart review before the clinic visit to obtain historical data.
• Aids practitioner in identified patient procedures/treatments/examinations (preparation, positioning, supplies, equipment).
• Confirms and clarifies written orders before implementation of delegated tasks.
• Under clinical supervision, performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner according to Clinical Practice Policy and Procedures.
• Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks.
• Appropriately obtains and manages clinic-collected lab specimens per the EPIC process.
• Recognizes emergencies and implements emergency procedures according to clinic guidelines.
• Provides appropriate patient instructions, health information materials and community resource lists as directed, and maintains educational supplies.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas with standard levels of supplies, linens, nourishment, forms, and equipment.
• Checks clinic area and rooms for malfunctioning equipment and general maintenance problems on a regular basis.
• Reports findings to the appropriate person or arranges for repairs as required.
• Ensures that soiled linen, needle containers and potentially infectious waste are appropriately disposed of and removed from the clinic and exam area according to the infection control guidelines.
• Performs related and delegated tasks, which include requests for prescription refills, taking and relaying messages, directing patient flow, and running errands.
• Solves obstacles to the throughput process and notifies the manager and patients of the wait time.
• Identifies opportunities for performance improvement and provides input for the development of solutions.
• Supports casting.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care or service based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.

Requirements

• High School diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, such as courses provided through Medix, community colleges, and/or vocational schools.
• Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant (e.g., CMA, AAMA, RMA, AMT, NAHP) required. If not currently certified/registered, must become certified/ registered within 180 days (6 months) of the date of hire.
• The department will pay exam fees. If a retest is required, associated fees are paid by the employee.
• Current CPR certification by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.
• Maintain MA and CPR certification/registration during the duration of employment in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or graduation equivalent. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, such as courses provided through Medix, community colleges, and/or vocational schools. Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant (e.g., CMA, AAMA, RMA, AMT, NAHP) required. If not currently certified/registered, must become certified/ registered within 180 days (6 months) of the date of hire. The department will pay exam fees. If a retest is required, associated fees are paid by the employee. Current CPR certification by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required. Must maintain MA and CPR certification/registration during the duration of employment in this position.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience using EPIC.