CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - DERMATOLOGY (AND OTHER SPECIALTIES)
Company: Springfield Clinic
Location: Springfield
Posted on: October 27, 2024
Job Description:
The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for functioning
as an assistant to the physician, optometrist, NP/PA, RN's, and
LPN's in the areas of direct and indirect patient care, laboratory
procedures, charging and medical records.Job RelationshipsReports
to the Operations ManagerPrincipal Responsibilities
- Assist in organizing the nursing station and work area to
facilitate good work flow.
- Organize all written medical information for physician/nurses
review and place in the record in correct order. Proof read
appropriate dictation.
- Assist in answering phones for physician, nurse and
receptionist.
- Schedule appointments effectively and efficiently according to
patient needs.
- Open mail and distribute to appropriate person, file
miscellaneous office information, organize all written
communication.
- Order all office supplies utilizing cost containment
methods.
- Order all medical supplies, stock exam rooms, clean according
to Infection Control Policies.
- Follow all Clinic policies including the Nursing Dress Code
Policy. Adhere to clinic performance standards.
- Interview patient to determine chief complaint and document
information in medical record.
- Take vital signs and document results.
- May perform office procedures such as but not limited to
sterile urine cath, suture removal, staple removal or removal of
casts under the direction of a N.P, P.A. or physician.
- Order diagnostic tests, exams and procedures according to
physician's order.
- Prepare patient for physician exam.
- Give patients instructions for home care, medications, etc.
under N.P., P.A. or physician direction.
- Give medications orally and subcutaneously under the direction
of the N.P., P.A. or physician.
- Administer allergy injections only under the direct supervision
of the physician prescriber of the antigen.
- Perform pre-certifications/referral for insurance companies as
necessary.
- Provide patient/family education and reinforce all patient
teaching under provider's direction.
- Call in prescriptions to pharmacy, provide patient instructions
and document under provider's direction.
- Schedule procedures/surgeries as necessary.
- Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy
and procedures.
- Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training &
accomplishments as required per policy.
- Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield
Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program as required
by the certifying body.
Licenses/Certificates
- Maintain RMA, CMA or NCMA credentials according to requirements
established by the certifying body.
- Provide copy of credentials to Human Resources prior to
expiration of certification period.
- Must be a registered or certified Medical Assistant through one
of the following: American Med Techs (AMT), American Association of
Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Center for Competency Testing
(NCCT), National Health Career Association (NHA), or American
Allied Health (AAH) at time of hire.
- CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines
required within 30 days of hire date.
Working Environment
- Works in office setting during the hours the Clinic is
available to patients/families.
- Sitting vs. standing averages to 50-50%.
- Minimal lifting requirements. Occasional lifting required for
orthopedics, geriatrics and internal medicine.
PHI/Privacy LevelHIPAA1
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