Cert Physician Office Float (CMA), Primary Care, PRN

Description :

JOB PURPOSE : Responsible for providing a variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a physician, physician extender, or registered nurse in accordance with established guidelines and standards.

Duty assignments vary and include, but are not limited to front office and back office functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• 1. Meets and greets patients;
• 2. Obtains appropriate patient information and medical history;
• 3. Accurately completes and documents patient medical and physical histories and other related items in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR);
• 4. Records vital signs; Performs EKG, spirometry and or other similar non-complex office procedures;
• 5. Aids the physician, extender, and or nursing staff during treatment, examination, and or testing of patients - may include injections and immunizations;
• 6. Prepares and maintains examination and treatment areas;
• 7. Maintains examination / treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment;
• 8. Under the supervision of a licensed personnel, distributes educational information and instructions for patient care, diagnostics, and other appropriate treatments;
• 9. Coordinates telephone requests to refill prescription drug medications in accordance with physician instructions;
• 10. Advises physician and or nurse of patient's adverse reaction to medication and / or treatment to medication and / or treatment;
• 11. Attends required meetings, in-services, and participates in committees as required;
• 12. Practices Standard Precautions, including handwashing and disposal of bio-hazardous materials;
• 13. Complies with established risk management, HIPAA, and safety procedures;
• 14. Front office duties to include, but not limited to, registration, cashiering, scheduling appointments, tests, and / or hospital admissions;
• 15. Performs lab duties; including but not limited to, phlebotomy, order entry, collects specimen, establishes chain of custody if applicable, and labels for delivery to appropriate authority for testing;
• 16. Schedules procedures;
• 17. Completes medical and physical history forms and other related information requested by third party payors;
• 18. Receives incoming telephone calls from patients and responds accordingly, under a physician or other licensed provider's guidance;
• 19. Notifies patient of their test results as directed by a physician or licensed provider;
• 20. May be the primary clinical support for a physician;
• 21. Establishes, organizes, and maintains patient medical record;

Qualifications :

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED : High School diploma or GED.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED : One year of experience in a medical office setting.

MINIMUM LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW : None

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : ACLS through the American Heart Association : required as needed by the practice.

School : Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP);

or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); or similarly recognized accrediting organization or completion of a Nursing Assistant program.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Certification : Candidate must possess a certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or a similarly recognized certifying organization

BLS required.