Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant
Department: Crete Area Medical Center
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day shift
Hours: Saturday Rotation
Job Details:
* Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
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GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To provide paraprofessional medical assistance services to patients and to assist physicians and nurses in patient care. Receives general supervision from a licensed physician or surgeon (within his/her scope of practice) who is physically present in the treatment facility during the performance of assigned duties or procedures. The supervising physician may provide written instructions to be followed by a medical assistant in the performance of tasks or supportive services. Such instructions may provide that a physician's assistant or registered nurse may assign and supervise tasks authorized by the physician.


PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS
(Mark with an Asterisk those Essential Job Functions)
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*Coordinate clinic arrangements, including checking equipment operation; select, pack and transport clinic equipment and supplies to clinic sites; set up stations; and prepare rooms with appropriate and adequate supplies and equipment for examination and treatment.
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*Conduct patient check-in; review forms and documents for completion; take and record history of patient problem; assess nature and urgency of patient problem; maintain adequate patient flow; and assist in gathering statistics.
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*Perform health and diet screenings; take and chart vital signs and other pertinent information ; perform ECG's, peak flows and various other screening tests such as vision and hearing and take samples such as blood and urine; review and explain medical procedures and medication usage to patients as needed.
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*Assist physicians and nurses in giving physical examinations; prepare patient appropriately for medical procedure; carry out physician orders within scope of certification' and assist in clean up after clinic is held, or patient visit completed.
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*Maintains proper handling, recording, transporting, and documentation of biohazard wastes and laboratory specimens.
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*Perform ear lavage; apply and remove bandages and dressings, apply orthopedic appliances, remove casts, splints and other external devices.
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*Administer oral sublingual, topical, vaginal, or rectal medication by providing a single dose to a patient for immediate self-administration.
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*Administer single dose parenteral medications as per order using correct medication verification protocols.
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*Explain various public health programs and available community resources to patients in person, by telephone, in writing or through community outreach activities; assist in preparing educational pamphlets and posters; and assist in planning and evaluating program activities.
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*Perform various clerical duties related to program services, including telephone and site reception, typing, filing, copying and record keeping; establish and maintain medical records and other files. Work in triage call center scheduling appointments, addressing patient concerns, medication refills as per physician orders, and notifying patients of lab, x-tray, and other testing results.
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*Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and the public using principles of good customer service.
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*Maintain medical ethics and confidentiality, promote and acknowledge patient's rights.
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*Use various nursing care supplies and equipment such as blood pressure cuff, audiometer, tonometer, syringes, and Snellen charts.
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*Use proper sterilization procedures.
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*Explains tests and other procedures as needed for adequate patient education
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Performs other related job duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Medical Assistant Certificate issued by a secondary, postsecondary, adult education program or a community college program approved by the State of Nebraska, Division of Licensing. Certification as CMA with continuing education requirements met. Current BLS certification required.