JOB TITLE: Clinic Medical Assistant – Certified Medical Assistant- Full-time

DEPARTMENT: Caldwell Medical Associates

REPORTS TO: Physician and Clinic Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

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  Assisting patients in all aspects of their care.
• Performs certain nursing procedures under the supervision of the Supervisor or Physician (i.e. recording of vital signs, weight and height, giving injections and drawing of blood).
• Also performs testing for the following: Breath Alcohol, Drug Screens and audiograms.
• Works closely with physicians, office staff, patients, families and visitors.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• COMMUNICATION

• Communicates effectively with patients, staff, insurance companies, pharmacies and suppliers.
• Visible to all patients in waiting area while calling patients to exam room.
• Voice tone is professional and courteous at all times.
• Identifies self by name and department when answering the phone.
• Notifies patients of office delays and check on patients in exam rooms during office delays.

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  CONFIDENTIALLY

• Maintains all patient information with strict confidentially.
• Conducts all verbal communication regarding patient care in a private area
• All chart lists are maintained (covered or turned) so that patient information can’t be read.

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  Information on charts not exposed to public view.
• Appropriately disposes of all confidential patient information.
• Demonstrates ability to accurately convey explanations as necessary of lab and x-ray preparation.

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  Patient Care Functions

• Accurately records vital signs.
• Obtains adult blood pressure and pulse on each visit.
• Obtains weight and records at each visit.
• Obtain height and BMI yearly and records.
• Obtains and records pain scale at each visit.
• Collects, labels and routes specimens.
• All allergies are verified on the front of the chart at each visit.
• Records patient notes in medical record according to protocol.
• Reviews charge tickets to assure accuracy and completeness and place tickets in appropriate area.
• Accurately completes requests for procedures such as Lab, X-ray, MRI, etc.
• All patient messages and escripts are addressed before the end of the day. Escript, calls or faxes all prescriptions.
• Familiar with use and care of the defibulator including daily checks and yearly maintenance.
• Maintains up to date BLS certificate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Cross-trains in other departments as time permits.
• Certified to perform Audiograms (must pass recertification every six years) and completes audiometric forms adhering to guidelines established by the Occupational Hearing Conservationist Program.
• Performs drug screens, completes chain of custody and service requisition paperwork.
• Performs venipuncture and processes lab specimens for transport.
• Performs urine pregnancy test, sedrates, fingerstick H&H, urinalysis, rapid strep test, fingerstick glucose, flu test, FSINR, PFT, stool for occult blood, pulse oximetry and PPD administration and resulting on site. Also administers nebulizer prescriptions prn.
• Performs EKG’s and monthly maintenance of machine.
• Assist physician with and sets up surgery room for vasectomies, colposcopies, removal of casts and other minor surgeries.
• Performs breath alcohols and maintains all pertinent records.
• Orders lab, front office and medical supplies as necessary. Also orders vaccines and maintains inventory and checks for expired vaccines.
• Responsible for pulling all ancillary reports, lab, x-ray, correspondence, etc. with medical record and placing for provider review.
• Trained to complete all paperwork for Occupational Exams, pre-employment, CDL’s, FMLA and disability forms.
• Familiar with the use and care of the audiometer and coordinates yearly calibration and maintenance.
• Familiar with the use and care of the Oxygen tank including maintenance.
• Daily microscope care and maintenance.
• Daily PFT care and maintenance.
• Yearly biohazard and blood borne pathogen training.
• Returns expired vaccines for credit.
• Maintains KIP vaccine stock, expiration, returns and monthly reconciliation/order.
• Yearly KIP visit and records
• PQRS and each visit
• Insurance precert and referrals online, phone and fax.
• Maintain up to date vaccine info sheets
• Performs ear irrigation
• Maintain allergic reaction kit.
• Enters childhood vaccination information into the Kentucky State Registry and monitors for up to date status on children.
• Maintains patient information packets and originals
• Sterilizes instruments and maintains expired and resterilizes prn.
• Download, type and print transcription as needed.
• Yearly fire extinguisher maintenance.
• Maintains up to date notary seal, drug screen collecting training, audio training and breath alcohol training.
• Completes drug prior authorizations.
• Orders IUD’s and other supplies from specialty pharmacies.
• Complete paperwork for home health certifications and recertifications, face to face.
• Complete charge tickets for nursing home visits and hospice.

WW.Schedule office appointments, reschedule, cancel, etc.