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Performs assigned patient care duties under the direction of a licensed provider (MD/PA/NP) or RN. Responsible for performing CMA clinical duties to include, but not limited to obtaining vital signs, administering limited profile of medications/injections per approved policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, cleaning equipment, ordering/stocking supplies, and maintaining exam rooms in an outpatient care setting.
Assists in emergencies as directed by licensed provider or RN. Duties are practice site-specific and may fluctuate based on location. Core Responsibilities and
Completion of Ambulatory Intake to include: Interviewing patients for information about the visit and any recent problems. Obtains vital signs, height and weight, medical, family, and social history. Verified that one current problem exists.
Update allergies and medications and accurately record findings on intake form in EMR. May be required to perform EKGs, ABIs, six-minute walk tests, etc. Assists physicians with exams and procedures.
Prepares room with supplies and instruments. Provides education and emotional support to the patient throughout the procedure. Properly disposes of biohazard waste.
Documents procedure in AD Hoc note in EMR. Answers triage nurse line or retrieves voicemail messages. Provides information to caller promptly (within 24 hours).
Documents disposition/request for information via inbox message in PowerChart to patients physician. Consults with RN/PA in the clinic as necessary in absence of a physician. Maintains contact with supported providers during nonclinic days via phone, PowerChart inbox messages, etc.
Obtains labs (to include blood, urine, and nasal swabs) per hospital policy; documents and enters charges accordingly. May administer seasonal flu/pneumonia vaccines and other site-specific premeasured injections. Maintains assigned exam rooms.
Wipes down exam table, equipment, BP cuffs, scales, computer keyboard. Restocks linen and medical supplies. Annotates same on room log.
Monitor expiration dates on all applicable supplies. Maintains assigned areas of the clinic by completing environmental sweeps monthly or more often. Front office duties as assigned (registration, scheduling, payment collection, check-in/out, insurance authorization, etc.) Other duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum
Other / Certificate Medical Assisting or Associates Medical Assisting-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. BLS - Instructor or Basic Life Support Cert Medical Assistant Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Certified as a Medical Assistant by one of the following bodies: AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, or NHA Upon Hire Required Required Minimum
Minimum 1 year outpatient setting; prefer experience in the specialty for which applicant is applying Preferred Valid GA drivers' license required if working in Virtual Care or Wellness on Wheels Required Required Minimum
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