Certified Medical Assistant

Qualifications: Requires a high school diploma and its equivalent and/or certification preferred with a minimum two years’ experience as well. Knowledge of medical terminology, commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within a physician practice. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, also stoop, bend and help lift or support patients from tables to wheelchairs and in and out of cars. Orthopedic experience preferred.

Position Summary: Assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician. Interviews patients and measures vital signs and records info in the patient electronic medical record. Documents patient information in EHR, prepares treatment rooms for consultation and treatment of the patient. Under the direction of the physician, calls prescriptions to pharmacies, sends electronic prescription to pharmacy/or prepares written prescriptions for the signature of the physician. Receives calls from patients which are directed to the physician via their work list in the electronic medical record for evaluation and instruction. Instrumental in the triage process for patient compliance and urgent appointments.

Essential Functions: 1. Interviews patient and takes vital signs, (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight & height). Records in patient electronic chart.

• Calls in prescriptions to the pharmacy or prepares written prescriptions for physician approval & signature or submits prescription electronically to pharmacy
• Prepares & administers injections as instructed.Disposes of hazardous materials following OSHA established guidelines.
• Receives telephone calls from patients with questions requiring Physician input and decision making. Schedules and Records in electronic chart.
• Stocks examination rooms as required.Assist physician in exam room with patient documentation & recording of information.
• Keeps exam rooms clean between patients and at the end of the work day.
• Informs Practice Manager of supplies needed for re-order.
• Does possible scanning & indexing of records for patient’s electronic record.
• Checks and completes on line tasks on work list daily
• Reminds patients of upcoming appointments.
• Assists procedure room technician, providers and all clinical staff as needed.
• Covers for NASA Medical Assistants in home office, and other as needed.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities: Assumes other duties as assigned by supervisor