GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Certified Medical Assistant performs any combination of following duties under direction of physician to assist in examination and treatment of patients. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare examination/treatment rooms; measure vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure) as well as height and weight and records information of patient charts;Interviews patients, oversees the enrollment process;Coordinate care with CLS;Inventory and order medical supplies and materials;Maintain log books for quality control;Provides preventive health education;Inventory (vendors, labs, pharmacy);Hand instruments and materials to doctor, as directed;Preparation and maintenance of charts (i.e. allergy stickers, securesPast medical/psychiatric/dental data including medication profilesClean and sterilize instruments;Operate electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls a medical facility to schedule patients for tests;Administer treatments, and perform routine laboratory tests;Record room filing, faxing, email, make calls;Assist with specimen handling;Assist in developing and implementing desensitization programs;Participate in meetings or case conferences, as needed;Provide educational support to patients and direct care professionals on behalf of patient;Perform all other duties, as requested by supervisor;
Expected Hours of Work:
Days and Hours of work vary, Monday through Saturday, 9:00am to 7:00pm, including evenings, 35 hours per week, flexible.
Work Location:
This job operates in both the Brookville and Freeport Advantage Care Locations. Travel is regular between both locations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
LPN or Certified Medical Assistant certification from an accredited vocational training institution.LPN ONLY 24 Continued Medical Education (CME) credits per credentialing cycle (2 years).Basic Life Support Certification.AED Certification.Strong oral, written, and organizational skills required.Prior experience coordinating medical record activities of a busy medical office or health care center, preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical aspects may include but are not limited to lifting and transferring of a patient.