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 all 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
CC001767 MCRC - Richburg Primary Care

Pay Rate Type
Hourly

Pay Grade
Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

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.

Experience: 2-4 years medical office experience preferred

Additional Job Description

Education: High School diploma or GED required

Licenses/Certification: Certified with American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Health career Association (NHA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP), Medical Career Assessments (MedCA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP). Basic Life Support (BLS) with American Heart Association (AHA) required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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