CMA, Physicians Office

About the Job

The CMA provides direct nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a physician, nurse, and/or the Practice Manager, while always maintaining a professional and courteous manner. The CMA assists in other areas of the medical office and satellite offices.

Certification through a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. The clinic hours are 8:30 am to 5pm, Monday-Friday and Saturday 8am to 12pm. Our CMA's work every 5th or 6th Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Prepare visit sheets and paperwork for patient appointments, verifying all necessary materials/documents are ready prior to appointment.
• Greet patients and transport to exam room.
• Obtain and document vital signs, patient history, current medications, and chief complaint.
• Aid physician with examinations and procedures.
• Complete documentation in a timely, professional, and accurate manner.
• Complete diagnostic imaging and laboratory requisitions accurately, indicating approved diagnosis for each test ordered.
• Provide and document patient education, including medication instructions.
• Notify patient of test result and physician comment/instruction once reviewed and approved.
• Answer incoming telephone calls.
• Schedule referral appointments for patients as ordered.
• Aid in cross-training as Receptionist for Medical Arts/Satellite offices.
• Aid consulting specialty physicians (Cardiology, Urology, Orthopedic, Spine, etc.) and staff.
• Check and stock physician and nursing exam rooms daily.
• Sort and review all incoming lab/outpatient test results and direct to the appropriate physician for review.

Requirements

• Certification through a nationally recognized certifying agency is required.
• CPR (BLS) certification is required or must be able to become certified upon hire.
• Flexibility to work in any of the satellite offices is required.
• Venipuncture experience is preferred.
• Must be available to work Saturday mornings.

Pay

$21 - $24 per hour