Position: Certified Medical Assistant CMA
Location: Zanesville Ohio United States
Job Description
Position Details:
Work Shift:
- Day Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
Department: Physician Offices (Several Different Practice Options)
Overview of Position:
- Provides patient care in the physician office setting. Assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as a primary liaison between patients families staff and providers
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assists physicians with examinations and other office procedures.
- Schedules diagnostic tests surgeries and preadmission testing.
- Performs initialresponse screening following protocols approved by physician.
- Performs a variety of tests and procedures including CLIAwaived tests electrocardiography respiratory testing and phlebotomy including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Prepares and administers oral and parenteral (excluding IV) medications and immunizations as directed by physician and permitted by state law.
- Administers patient injections.
- Calls prescriptions into pharmacy per direction of the physician.
- Functions as liaison between physician patient and patients family.
- Practices Standard Precautions including hand washing and biohazardous materials; applies principals of aseptic technique and infection controls.
- Collects and processes specimens.
- Maintains examination/treatment rooms including inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Recognizes and responds to emergencies.
- Obtains and records patient history; obtains vital signs and prepares patients for examination procedure or treatment.
- Accurately documents patient communication and clinical treatments including medication and immunization records.
- Prepares patient information packets.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have one of the following qualifications or obtain within six months from hire: (1) Certified Medical Assistant through appropriate board (i.e. American Association of Medical Assistants) (2) registered through appropriate board (i.e. The American Registry of Medical Assistants).
- To be eligible for NHA certification (organization proctored exam): Must have at least one (1) year of supervised clinical work experience within the last three (3) years OR have completed a training program within the health field within the last five (5) years.
- Knowledge of medical terminology anatomy and physiology required.
- Understanding of laboratory techniques required.
- Knowledge clinical and diagnostic procedures.
- Demonstrated pharmacology knowledge and ability to administer medication.
- Knowledge of office practices patient relations and medical law and ethics.
- Demonstrated understanding of various coding and reimbursement systems including ICD CPT required.
- Ability to analyze and interpret clinical data and excellent critical thinking skills to make appropriate interventions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Security Clearance Required: No
- Visa Candidate Considered: No