Certified Medical Assistant - GSPN Podiatry

Job Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will facilitate patient care during each scheduled office visit. In addition, the CMA will assist the provider with any patient care issues including but limited to follow up, prescription refills, prior authorizations, vital signs, scheduling, referrals, etc. The CMA will contribute to a positive patient experience. The CMA will be an active participant in the organization to maintain a positive, healthy work environment.

Certified Medical Assistants must not refer to themselves or allow patients to refer to them as nurses or licensed personnel.

Essential Job Duties

• Performs triage activities and prepares patient for physical examination.
• Updates and revises all patient medical history as it pertains to each specific visit.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients, if applicable.
• Assists provider during patient examination as requested by provider.
• Administers ordered medications.
• Assists with minor surgical procedures, if needed.
• Assists patient with follow up activities including coordination of scheduling of ancillary services, diagnostic tests, and surgical procedures if applicable.
• Attends to phone calls from hospitals, nursing homes, patients, etc. required for continuity of patient care.
• Comply with HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, and office policies and procedures
• Maintain supplies in and keep exam rooms and back office neat and clean.

Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested

Job Specifications

• Education -- Required: graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Certification through an accrediting organization for Medical Assistants. The medical assistant shall perform duties and procedures as directed and educated by a physician. The medical assistant will demonstrate annual competencies with verification of a physician.
• Experience -- Preferred minimum of 2 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in an office/clinic setting. Required completion of a Clinical Skills Assessment prior to working independently in an office or clinic.