Certified Medical Assistant-Certified I

Job Description Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant assist in the provision of patient care by performing assigned tasks according to policy. Assist in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Identify abnormal assessments of findings, communicating findings to physician and document assessment findings in the appropriate format. Document all activities according to defined guidelines in a timely manner by including thorough and complete information and properly identifying self on all patient records. Assist in the education process for the patient. Obtain referral appointments, prior authorizations, and medicine for patients as needed. Demonstrate performance consistent with the mission and goals of the practice and organization; remain flexible to changing systems; and treats staff, physicians, patients, and visitors with consideration and respect.

• Creating a supportive environment by welcoming and assisting patients.

• Obtaining personal and health information, managing patient files, and updating electronic health records.

• Assisting healthcare professionals with patient examinations and minor procedures.

• Recording vital signs and collecting and preparing laboratory specimens.

• Performing minor diagnostic tests and administering treatment under the supervision of healthcare professionals.

• Assisting with administration duties, including scheduling appointments, arranging laboratory services and hospital

admissions.

• Relaying diagnostic test and assessment results to healthcare professionals.

• Guiding patients through the facility, as well as explaining procedures and treatments.

• Setting up and replenishing stock in examination and procedure rooms.

• Sterilizing medical equipment and sanitizing designated areas

• Training of new care team members in relationship to daily office operations.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001898 MCRC - Lancaster Neurology

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical record. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Additional Job Description

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred. Must be certified through the American Medical Technologist (AMT) or American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or National Health career Association (NHA) or MedCA as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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