CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
St. Mary's Health System
- Maine
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
- Prepares patient for examination/visit.
- Obtains and thoroughly documents patient vital signs and reason for visit.
- Prepares patient chart for provider.
- Reviews current medications, allergies, treatments, height, weight, problem list and additional criteria as requested by provider.
- Reviews and documents patient history (immunization, screenings, etc.).
- Instructs patient in collection of samples and preparation for tests.
- Assists providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Assists with the preparation of equipment/instruments.
- Assists with patient education.
- Screens and documents patient calls determining the urgency of the problem; consults with provider regarding treatment and advises patient accordingly.
- Performs patient triage.
- Documents charts including returned phone calls, missed appointments or other clinical issues, with initials, date, and time.
- Takes messages and assists providers with return phone calls.
- Calls in prescriptions per provider orders and protocols.
- Retrieves records and files/imports patient test results. Notifies patient of test results per provider direction thoroughly documenting patient outreach in a timely manner.
- Perform all required QCs (test and equipment).
- Performs related work as requested.
- Preloads pertinent patient history in EMR.
- Performs tests as instructed (i.e., EKGs, lab, vision, hearing, PFT, non-stress).
- Administers allergy injections, medications, immunizations and other measured injectables per provider orders.
- Performs dressing applications and changes.
- Removes sutures.
- Performs venipuncture per provider orders.
- Prepares, cleans, and stocks exam rooms.
- Schedules patient appointments.
- Assists in scheduling patient tests.
- Prepares or performs pre-certifications and prior authorizations.
- Orders and maintains medical supplies and vaccine inventory.
- Assists front office as needed
- Completes general filing/scanning/importing.
- Coordinates and completes paperwork/forms as directed related to referral, health/school/sports, immunizations, excused from/return to work/school, childcare, and medication administration. Charts completion as required.
- Completes all assigned/required training within defined timelines.
- Demonstrates flexibility in assisting with support/coverage within the practice network.
- Other duties as consistent with this role.
- Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize work to expedite patient care.
- Maintains current knowledge and adheres to all organization policies and procedures, practice/site protocols and safety and infection control policy and procedures.
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintain competency in those activities which contribute to ongoing professional development and those required by department/organization policy.
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Certification through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) ~American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or National Health Career Association (NHA) required.
- BLS/CPR, AED Certification required (must be completed within 3 month of hire date)
- 2+ years Medical Assistant experience preferred