What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District?
Job Description: Under the supervision of a physician and/or office nurse, provides nursing care in a clinic environment. Directs patients to exam rooms and prepares appropriate equipment and resources in the provision of clinic services and care. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens I.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
- 1. Arrive to the office no later than 30 minutes prior to first patient arrival.
- 2. Direct patient flow to and from exam rooms and lab.
- 3. Record vital signs, current complaint and pertinent history.
- 4. Recheck all information sheets for completeness and accuracy.
- 5. Assist the provider in the exam/ treatment of patients, including injections and other procedures by physician order or standing order.
- 6. May perform in-clinic lab tests or draw blood for outside laboratory tests.
- 7. Provide patient education as directed by provider.
- 8. Document all patient contact.
- 9. Prepare exam rooms and instruments as appropriate to anticipated utilization including cleaning and sterilizing of instruments.
- 10. File reports in charts; log notes in electronic record.
- 11. Order and maintain medical supplies and equipment.
- 12. Communicate with patients by phone, including screening phone calls for providers, answering patient question to his/her ability, calling patients as needed for rechecks or with lab results.
- 13. Maintain the clinic’s inventory of drugs and biologicals in keeping with the Clinical Operational Procedures.
- 14. Any other duties as assigned.
- 15. Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily basis.
- 16. Presents strong public relations skills.
- 17. Maintain a courteous, mature and friendly disposition at all times.
- 18. Keeps abreast of changes in policies and laws regarding billing.
- 19. Follows safety guidelines and policies for DHCHD.
- 20. Any other assignments as assigned by clinic director.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Job Related Skills: Possess reading and verbal skills necessary to understand medical records and procedures and to communicate effectively with patients and other staff.
3. Licensure, Registry or Certification: CNA, LVN or RN preferred.
4. Experience: Experience in medical office or clinic setting preferred. CPR certification required.
5. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require intermittent walking, sitting, and standing. Some bending, stooping and reaching is required with the lifting of items up to a weight of 40 pounds.