Certified Medical Assistant

University Orthopedics; Westerly (RI); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

University Orthopedics is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our Westerly, RI team. The CMA will support Physicians and Physician Assistants, assist with casting/splinting, and manage patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include patient prep, vital signs, specimen handling, patient education, and ensuring accurate documentation in the EHR. Requires CMA certification and ability to travel to sites as needed.

Qualificações

• Proficient in basic clinical procedures and patient care.
• Strong communication with patients and team members.
• Ability to document clinical information accurately in the EHR.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares patients for the health care visit and assists during examinations.
• Verifies patient information, records medical history, and takes vitals.
• Performs basic laboratory tests and prepares specimens.
• Educates patients on medications and diet information.
• Maintains patient safety and confidentiality.
• Documents medical information using medical terminology in the EHR.

Conhecimentos

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Ferramentas

EHR software

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Certified Medical Assistant

Full Time Westerly, RI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3022

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Reports To:Clinical Operations Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES :

Responsible for assisting Physicians and Physician’s Assistant as a Certified Medical Assistant with patient care, Durable Medical Equipment fitting, casting/splinting, environmental and organizational tasks.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; authorizing drug refills as directed; preparing patients for x-rays; removing sutures; removing staples; changing dressings; and wound care.
• Educates patients and family by providing medication and diet information and instructions, answering questions.
• Monitor patient’s environmental safety (e.g., fall precautions faulty equipment, transmission precautions).
• May be asked to apply Durable Medical Equipment as needed
• Must be able to work closely with the casting/splinting of acute fracture care
• Ability to identify abnormal patient values for triages purposes.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Document medical information using approved medical terminology in the EHR system.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs .

Requirements:

• Must be certified as a Medical Assistant (CMA) ** Must be a credentialed medical assistant or Licensed health professionals.
  • Certified Medical Assistant. Certification through AMA, NCCT, NHA, or AMT

OR

• RI licensed LPN, PT, PTA, OT or OTA
• RI licensed ATC (Athletic Trainer Certified)
• Clinical skills, documentation skills, and communication skills
• Ability to perform various clinical procedures while in exam room
• Computer skill proficiency in EHR, Microsoft word and outlook
• Efficiently assist in the coordination of a busy office, including use of email, document scanning, and word processing
• Professional, pleasant, cheerful, enthusiastic demeanor, neat appearance required
• Motivated individual with team approach
• Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary .