Certified Medical Assistant

About This Role

Provide Chronic Care Management (CCM) services to patients, focusing on managing chronic conditions and improving health outcomes. Work under the direct supervision of a physician, displaying responsible behavior and effective communication as part of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms
• Collect patient information and assessment data, including vital signs
• Perform Wellness Visits
• Assist physician with procedures, treatments, and examinations
• Maintain principles of aseptic techniques and infection control
• Ensure accurate and timely patient chart entries
• Provide ongoing monitoring and follow-up of patients' progress and adherence to care plans
• Educate and empower patients and caregivers to self-manage conditions
• Confirm and clarify written orders prior to implementing delegated tasks
• Perform delegated procedures such as injections and nebulizer treatments
• Observe, record, and report patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physician
• Follow policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials
• Appropriately obtain and manage specimens
• Recognize emergency situations and implement emergency procedures
• Provide appropriate patient-specific education and health information materials
• Make, receive, and handle medically related phone calls as directed by physicians
• Order, stock, and maintain exam room supplies
• Assist receptionist in scheduling appointments as needed
• Complete all logs as required by OSHA Regulations
• Count and record all injectable medications daily
• Inspect all sample and injectable medications weekly and dispose of expired drugs
• Notify patients of test results and schedule follow-up appointments
• Schedule CT scans, MRIs, EEGs, etc. according to physician's orders
• Supply patients with written instructions for preparation for special procedures or surgeries
• Conduct Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)'s for physicians

Requirements

• Nationally recognized certification as Medical Assistant OR two years of medical assistant experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in the healthcare team
• Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments
• Skills in applying and modifying principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism
• Compliance with HIPAA confidentiality standards

Nice to Have

• Previous medical office experience
• EMR experience
• Personal experience in care management, preferably in cardiology or chronic disease management

Skills

* Required skills

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