certified medical assistant

divh2Clinical Support Staff/h2pObtains and documents, using the rooming tool in the electronic medical record, the patients reason for visit, weight, vital signs, visit screening information, medication review, and pertinent information for provider./ppSets up examination and treatment rooms between cases./ppAssists patient as needed to prepare for visit with provider, takes appropriate measures to assure patients safety and privacy./ppProvides direct patient care as directed by provider based on competency and needs of clinic, such as performs EKGs, wound dressings, and functions as support to the provider during minor surgical procedures and ancillary examinations./ppPrepares and administers medications according to policy and procedure after validation of knowledge and demonstration of competency. May not administer intravenous medications./ppCompletes patient tests and treatments per providers order according to policy and procedure after validation of knowledge and demonstration of competency./ppCollects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork accurately and efficiently to expedite laboratory studies./ppPerforms phlebotomy and may assist in specific laboratory functions relative to the testing, reporting, and quality assurance of laboratory specimens as educated and overseen by the laboratory./ppPerforms receptionist and clerical duties to support patient care and functioning of the clinic, including matching and filing ancillary department reports, consultation and other medical reports in patients medical records./ppDocuments in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record./ppUses the electronic medical record and scheduling system as designated./ppFacilitates timely appointments for patients. Completes referrals and pre-authorizations as needed./ppCollects co-payments./ppUnder the direction of the provider and/or site lead, assists with orientation of new personnel./ppExecutes and documents ongoing patient communication, as directed by provider, prioritizes communications to the provider, responds to patient questions and requests to ensure efficient use of provider time and timely response to patient needs./ppReinforces patient education as directed by the provider to support patients understanding of instructions./ppMay inventory medical/surgical supplies and pharmaceuticals non-controlled substances only to ensure adequate supply levels, verify expiration dates, document utilization, optimize organizational efficiency and space utilization./ppMay have access to non-controlled medication storage/supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic/unit./ppPrepares and cleans instruments./ppFollows protocols for sterilization and disinfection, including high level disinfection of instruments and equipment./ppCleans/sets up examination rooms between patients using established infection prevention protocols./ppFollows hand hygiene and appropriate infection prevention precautions. Routinely inspects/observes condition and operation of diagnostic equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and identifies need for preventive and/or corrective maintenance./ppResponsible for actively participating in patient safety and quality improvement program./ppWork is typically performed in a clinical environment. Travel may be required. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position./p/div