Certified Medical Assistant

Job Title : Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Reports To : Clinical Operations Manager

FLOAT ROLE- All RI Locations

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 :

Certified Medical Assistant. Certification through AMA, NCCT, NHA, or AMT

OR