Job Description

Position: Certified Medical Assistant CMA

Location: Zanesville Ohio United States

Job Description

Position Details:

Work Shift:

• Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

• 40

Department: Physician Offices (Several Different Practice Options)

Overview of Position:

• Provides patient care in the physician office setting. Assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as a primary liaison between patients families staff and providers

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assists physicians with examinations and other office procedures.
• Schedules diagnostic tests surgeries and preadmission testing.
• Performs initialresponse screening following protocols approved by physician.
• Performs a variety of tests and procedures including CLIAwaived tests electrocardiography respiratory testing and phlebotomy including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Prepares and administers oral and parenteral (excluding IV) medications and immunizations as directed by physician and permitted by state law.
• Administers patient injections.
• Calls prescriptions into pharmacy per direction of the physician.
• Functions as liaison between physician patient and patients family.
• Practices Standard Precautions including hand washing and biohazardous materials; applies principals of aseptic technique and infection controls.
• Collects and processes specimens.
• Maintains examination/treatment rooms including inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Recognizes and responds to emergencies.
• Obtains and records patient history; obtains vital signs and prepares patients for examination procedure or treatment.
• Accurately documents patient communication and clinical treatments including medication and immunization records.
• Prepares patient information packets.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have one of the following qualifications or obtain within six months from hire: (1) Certified Medical Assistant through appropriate board (i.e. American Association of Medical Assistants) (2) registered through appropriate board (i.e. The American Registry of Medical Assistants).
• To be eligible for NHA certification (organization proctored exam): Must have at least one (1) year of supervised clinical work experience within the last three (3) years OR have completed a training program within the health field within the last five (5) years.
• Knowledge of medical terminology anatomy and physiology required.
• Understanding of laboratory techniques required.
• Knowledge clinical and diagnostic procedures.
• Demonstrated pharmacology knowledge and ability to administer medication.
• Knowledge of office practices patient relations and medical law and ethics.
• Demonstrated understanding of various coding and reimbursement systems including ICD CPT required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret clinical data and excellent critical thinking skills to make appropriate interventions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Security Clearance Required: No
• Visa Candidate Considered: No

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