CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) - Carroll Clinic

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Prepare patient for examination by recording vitals, medical history, and chief complaint.
• Administer injections, medications and vaccines and IVs as directed by providers and within the scope of licensure.
• Perform laboratory tests (including point-of-care phlebotomy, specimen collection, and diagnostic tests) within the scope of licensure.
• Communicate test results, follow-up instructions, and address patient questions and concerns in a timely manner according to clinic policy.

Clinical Support

• Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• Prepare examination and procedure rooms with necessary sanitation procedures and supplies.
• Use clinical judgment to assess patients’ health status in person or via phone, and recommend clinic and/or ER visit as appropriate.
• Collaborate with team members and other providers to ensure all patient-care and administrative duties are completed in a timely manner.
• Travel to other clinics to provide support as directed by clinic leadership.

Administrative

• Answer patient phone calls and facilitate communication between patient and provider.
• Complete messages and tasks as assigned in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and procedures and submit referrals as directed by providers.
• Complete prior authorizations for procedures and medications as required.
• Assist with maintaining an inventory of supplies.

General Duties

• Practices and behaves in a professional, safe and ethical manner at all times.
• Serves as a patient advocate.
• Maintains friendly and courteous interpersonal communication skills and a positive service attitude.
• Participates in performance improvement and educational activities. Completes all CEU’s as required by respective licensure. If licensed, maintains an active and current license.
• Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.
• Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
• Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.
• Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or similar certification required
• Currently certified as a Certified Medical Assistant in the State of Iowa
• If assigned, current certification in the State of Iowa to perform limited radiology examinations.
• One year experience as a medical assistant preferred.

Position Requirements, Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• Basic Life Support certification.
• Must possess a current, valid driver’s license.
• Good driving record required.
• Ability to create a caring, compassionate relationship with the patients and families.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess effective time management skills.
• Good understanding of medical terminology.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence, and understand procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, patients, families and the general public.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reason