Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Float
Reports To: Clinical Operations Manager
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Responsible for assisting Physicians and Physician’s Assistant as a Certified Medical Assistant with patient care, Durable Medical Equipment fitting, casting/splinting, environmental and organizational tasks.
Essential Job Functions:
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Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
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Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
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Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; authorizing drug refills as directed; preparing patients for x-rays; removing sutures; removing staples; changing dressings; and wound care.
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Educates patients and family by providing medication and diet information and instructions, answering questions.
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Monitor patient’s environmental safety (e.g., fall precautions faulty equipment, transmission precautions).
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May be asked to apply Durable Medical Equipment as needed
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Must be able to work closely with the casting/splinting of acute fracture care
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Ability to identify abnormal patient values for triages purposes.
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Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
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Document medical information using approved medical terminology in the EHR system.
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Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
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Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs.
Requirements:
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Must be certified as a Medical Assistant (CMA) ** Must be a credentialed medical assistant or Licensed health professionals.
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Certified Medical Assistant. Certification through AMA, NCCT, NHA, or AMT
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RI licensed LPN, PT, PTA, OT or OTA
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RI licensed ATC (Athletic Trainer Certified)
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Clinical skills, documentation skills, and communication skills
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Ability to perform various clinical procedures while in exam room
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Computer skill proficiency in EHR, Microsoft word and outlook
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Efficiently assist in the coordination of a busy office, including use of email, document scanning, and word processing
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Professional, pleasant, cheerful, enthusiastic demeanor, neat appearance required
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Attention to detail
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Excellent interpersonal skills including telephone etiquette
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Motivated individual with team approach
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Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.
