Job Description Summary
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The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients medical records. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
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Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Regular Cost Center: CC001998 UMA AMB OBGYN Womens Health North C Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Grade: Health-21 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift:
Job Description
Ensures accurate calibrations, cleaning, and scheduled maintenance of clinicallab equipment as required by OSHA, DHEC, and UMA tracked by documentation.
Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and any other pertinent information, communicating as appropriate. Documents test and exam results. Communicates plan of care to the patient, including formal development of patient education materials as necessary.
Maintains exam room supplies, instruments, and cleanliness of patient care environment as required by OSHA, DHEC, and UMA.
Maintains timely flow of patient assists with scheduling of appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability. Screens patients for appropriate information and provides patient education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment.
Observes records and reports patients physical and psychosocial condition, reactions to medication and treatments to physician. Responds to and triages phone calls. Calls in orders appropriately as ordered by physician. Instructs patients as ordered by the physician regarding treatment and/or medication. Responsible for monitoring and distribution of medication, including samples and controlled substances.
Tries patients and prepares for physician exams and procedures. Assists with exam procedures and treatments as necessary. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician.
Additional Job Description
CMA I Required Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
CMA Required Licensure Certifications Registrations: Must be certified through American Medical Technologist, American Association of Medical Assistants, AAMA, National Healthcareer Association, NHA, National Association of Healthcare Professionals, NAHP, Medical Career Assessments, MedCA, National Center for Competency Testing, NCCT, or National Association for Health Professionals, NAHP. Current American Heart Association, AHA Basic Life Support, BLS certification or American Red Cross, BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Physical Requirements:
Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex-safe environment, and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push, and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs - unassisted exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined, cramped spaces.
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