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Certified Medical AssistantUniversity Orthopedics • East Providence, RI, United States
Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

University Orthopedics • East Providence, RI, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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:

  • 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.
  • Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
  • 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.
  • Educates patients and family by providing medication and diet information and instructions, answering questions.
  • Monitor patient's environmental safety (e.g., fall precautions faulty equipment, transmission precautions).
  • May be asked to apply Durable Medical Equipment as needed
  • Must be able to work closely with the casting/splinting of acute fracture care
  • Ability to identify abnormal patient values for triages purposes.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
  • Document medical information using approved medical terminology in the EHR system.
  • Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
  • Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be certified as a Medical Assistant (CMA) Must be a credentialed medical assistant or Licensed health professionals.
    • Certified Medical Assistant. Certification through AMA, NCCT, NHA, or AMT
    • OR
    • RI licensed LPN, PT, PTA, OT or OTA
    • RI licensed ATC (Athletic Trainer Certified)
    • Clinical skills, documentation skills, and communication skills
    • Ability to perform various clinical procedures while in exam room
    • Computer skill proficiency in EHR, Microsoft word and outlook
    • Efficiently assist in the coordination of a busy office, including use of email, document scanning, and word processing
    • Professional, pleasant, cheerful, enthusiastic demeanor, neat appearance required
    • Attention to detail
    • Excellent interpersonal skills including telephone etiquette
    • Motivated individual with team approach
    • Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.
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