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Position Title:

Certified Medical Assistant

Last Reviewed:

1/4/21

Salary Class:

Non-Exempt

Department:

Specialty Clinic

Position Code: 

4704

Reports To:

Specialty Clinic Manager

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the supervision of the specialty clinic manager, registered nurse, providers, and in accordance with hospital policies, is responsible for patient care duties, including assisting providers with procedures and patient rooming guidelines are followed for meaningful use.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Checking patients into patient rooms, obtaining vital signs, medication lists, patient allergies, patient complaints and concerns as needed following quality measures requirements and meaningful use requirements. Patient population consists of male and female, neonates, pediatrics, adults and geriatrics. Also responsible for office clerical duties including maintaining and obtaining medical records and following HIPAA standards. Performs SQ and IM injections and appropriate documentation and safety of administration.

Available to help with exams as needed per provider. 

Obtains and Maintains patient medical records.

Maintains knowledge with equipment and instruments used in daily tasks:

• Blood Pressure Equipment
• Isolation Apparel
• Lab Testing Equipment (urine specimen collection, wound cultures, biopsy cultures)
• Computer
• Copy Machines
• Multi-phones
• Fax Machine
• Printers
• Equipment may be added or deleted from this listing
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

SCOPE OF THE JOB

Age Specific Population Served:

Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
Adult (18 - 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years & older)
Infant (less than 1 year)

OSHA Category

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Learning:

Required

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Participates in continuing education and in-service programs

Practices within scope of training and education
 

Work Experience:

Desired

Keyboarding, computers, or filing experience or job equivalency.

Medical Assistant or job equivalency

Skills and Knowledge:

Required

Knowledge of business and use of medical terminology.

Ability to communicate with patients, family members, and staff.

Appearance and personality appropriate for variety of personal contacts and nature of work involved.

Willingness to assume responsibility for self-improvement.

Ability to take and follow directions with willingness to adhere to new policies and procedures.

Reasoning/Decision Making

Must be flexible
Must be professional, honest and have personal integrity
Must be self-directed
Must be decisive
Must participate in and support professional organizations
Appreciates people whose values, goals, and cultures are different from your own
Develops additional knowledge by attending workshops and seminars
 

Communication

Communicates with ease on a professional level
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
 

Leadership

Establishes priorities in accordance with organizational strategic plans and management objectives while meeting deadlines
Works independently: self-disciplined
Use effective time management
Plan, organize, execute assignments to meet deadlines
Problem solve - evaluate, analyze, negotiate and recommend alternatives
legal and regulatory standards
 

General - All Positions

Work cooperatively with a wide variety of people
Must have a professional attitude in regard to motivation, cooperation, flexibility, confidentiality, ethics and personal development
Perceives and respond sensitively to the needs of others
Use listening skills to identify important information in oral communication
 

Computer Systems/Software/Applications

Microsoft Office Products, Patient Record Systems, and other similar applications.

License and Certifications:

Required

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Certificate in Medical Assistant (CMA)              

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS OF THE POSITION

Sitting

Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Static Standing

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Walking/Standing

Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Driving

Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Stooping/Bending

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Squatting

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Kneeling/Half Kneel

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Climbing Stair

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Shoulder Level

Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder

Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation

Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation

Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Balance - Right Leg

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Balance - Left Leg

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Lifting - Other

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Number of lbs 0-25

Carrying - Short Carry

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Number of lbs 0-25

Push/Pull (Static Force)

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Number of lbs 0-25

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Subject to inside environmental conditions.

Exposed to infectious diseases.

Expected to respond to emergent situations involving the safety of other employees and the facility. 

This includes the ability to assist with a possible evacuation of patients/residents.

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