Certified Medical Assistant - Orthopedics Sports

Job Summary

Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA). Performs a variety of office/clerical duties as assigned by the office manager.

About the Role

Essential Functions
- Performs clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties as directed by the physician and within the scope of training and certification.
- Receives critical lab values, reports value to physician and documents notification in medical record.
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
- Obtains and records patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies.
- Pends orders for physician signature.
- Prepares exam and treatment rooms.
- Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed.
- Assists physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery.
- Apply splints, casts, dressings and remove sutures with competency.
- Report and assist during emergencies.
- Prepares and administers 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.
- Receives and returns clinically related telephone calls after communicating with physician or registered nurse regarding medical concerns of the patient.
- Teaches 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.
- Documents data and cares in the patient medical record.
- Completes medical insurance and other related forms for physician review.
- Communicates as needed with the patient, referral source and payor between visits.
- Completes patient registration, scheduling and billing tasks, pre-authorization and other general office/clerical duties as assigned.
- Schedules tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: In South Carolina, completion of medical assistant training program from one of the following: Graduate of a medical assisting education program accredited by the CAAHEP, ABHES, or any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. Completion of a Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program approved by the South Carolina Department of Education.
• Military Training: Completion of a medical assisting program provided by a branch of the United States Military.
• Registered Apprenticeship: Completion of a medical assisting United States Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship program.
• Employer-Led Training: Completion of a training program delivered by a health care employer that aligns with a nationally accredited certification exam.
• Completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program.
• Education: In Tennessee-completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• Experience - No experience required. In lieu of NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
  - Job Related Certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA); RMA (AMT); CCMA(NHA); NCMA (NCCT); RMA (ARMA); NRCMA (NAHP); or RMA (AAMP)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

NA

Grandfather Clause

CMAs who obtained certification prior to 1/1/2020 and have maintained certification without lapse while working as a CMA are exempt from the education requirements.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

300 Palmetto Health Pky Parkri Facility 3426 Orthopedics Sports Medicine Department 34261000 Orthopedics Sports Medicine-Practice Operations