CERT MEDICAL ASST-CCMA-RMA

Purpose of the Position:  Provides care and support to patients under the direction of the physician or mid-level provider.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

Essential Duties: (List 8 to 10 essential functions, in descending order of importance)     

1. Rooms patients and reviews health history, addresses preventative maintenance issues and is knowledgeable of age specific growth and development as related to the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient as appropriate. Accurately collects and records data as appropriate at the patient contact and requirements of Rural Health Clinics (as applicable) and The Joint Commission. Assists the provider with medical procedures and exams following Universal Protocol relating to the capabilities and age specific ciriteria of a neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, utilizing protective devices as needed to maintain integrity of medical treatment if necessary.
2. Administers medications as directed/ordered by the provider.  Demonstrates and understand administration techniques.  Recognizes the implications of dosages, interactions, side effects, adverse effects, routes of administration of drugs as they apply to individual patients. Complies with medication refill policies and procedures.
3. Performs laboratory testing covered by CLIA, performs venipuncture, prepares specimens for transport, and complies with all quality measures. Ensures all nurse rendered services are captured and completion of ABN form as appropriate. Possesses knowledge of tests and procedures as they relate to specific specialities.  Recognizes significant values and works with the provider to notify patients of results and follow up activities in a timely  manner as defined by clinic practice/policy. Will be accountable  in complying with Universal Protocol policies. Has the ability to utilize protective devices as needed to maintain integrity of medical treatments as necessary. Responsible for executing scheduled cleaning/maintenance of  equipment and and has knowledge of medical equipment repair processes. Able to handle decontamination and sterilization requirements of all clinic equipment.
4. Communicates and /or completes provider orders to outside sources (i.e. pharmacy, other clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, etc.) Also assists in the completion of various medical forms (i.e. RTW, school forms, DOT, workers compensation, consent forms, FMLA).
5. Screens phone calls, collect all pertinent data, communicates this information to the provider via documentation and .  Will direct or implement appropriate care utilizing provider direction or preferences.
6. Assists with appointment scheduling of office visits/referrals/diagnostic testing/therapies/surgeries.  Is also responsible for working with the preauthorization department or insurance companies to initiate referrals and to obtain approvals, pre-certifications and prior authorization for medical care and treatment.  Assists in completion of registration and depart process as necessary.
7. Willingness to support nursing needs in other clinics or departments as needed.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
9. Completes department-specific orientation and annual competencies for this position.