Medical Assistant

Coleman County Medical Ctr • Coleman, TX • 1h ago

Job Title: Medical Assistant (MA)/Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Department: Clinic Nursing Reports To: Clinic Manager and Supervising Physician FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY: Works under the direction of the supervising physician. Obtain vital signs and documents necessary for provider, assists with procedures as directed, performs orders, instructs patients per provider instructions, documentation as needed and assists with transfers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Competent in medical terminology.

Maintain discretion and confidentiality in communications.

Knowledgeable about policies and procedures regarding reporting and release of protected health information (PHI).

Competent in clinical skills and use of medical equipment.

Knowledgeable of Infection Control and Prevention practices.

Knowledge of any licensing requirements, nursing practice act, statutes and rules if applicable.

Completion of competency test by supervising physician.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Acquire vital signs on each patient to be seen by provider.

Document reason for the visit in brief format.

Assist with procedures as directed by the provider.

Perform venipunctures and non-intravenous injections as directed by the provider.

Instruct patients as directed by the provider.

If required, document all teaching/counseling on each patient.

Assist with completing and updating: summary of care, medication sheet, nutritional screen, immunization sheet, growth chart, appropriate flow

sheets and diabetic foot screening.

Document all prescription refills called in by pharmacists or patient, with approval of provider.

Administers and documents all medications as ordered by the provider.

Schedules patients for specialist appointments and receives clearance from insurance companies prior to sending patient for tests, etc.

If necessary assist with patient registration and filing of charts and diagnostic reports.

Treat residents and their families with respect and dignity.

Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.

Sign all documentation with initials or initial with last name and title.

Possess ability to assess and reassess pain.

Records all ordered lab, x-ray and referrals in the appropriate log books; and checks each patient off as they are received and when patient was notified.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient/resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

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