CMA, Macon PPG - Macon, GA, United States - Piedmont Healthcare

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for providing a variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider (APP), or registered nurse in accordance with established guidelines and standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and greets patients, obtains appropriate patient information and medical history, accurately completes and documents patient medical and physical histories and other related items in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Records vital signs; performs EKG, spirometry and or other similar office procedures; aids licensed staff during treatment, examination, and or testing of patients, which may include injections and immunizations. Advises physician and or nurse of patient's adverse reaction to medication and/or treatment to medication and/or treatment.
• Performs lab duties, including but not limited to: phlebotomy, order entry, specimen collection, establishes chain of custody if applicable, and labels for delivery to appropriate authority for testing.
• Under the supervision of a licensed personnel, distributes educational information and instructions for patient care, diagnostics, and other appropriate treatments.
• Coordinates telephone and in-basket requests to refill prescription drug medications and report test results in accordance with provider instructions; responds accordingly to other requests under a physician or other licensed provider's guidance.
• Prepares and maintains examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Practices Standard Precautions, including handwashing and disposal of bio-hazardous materials; complies with established risk management, HIPAA, and safety procedures.
• Attends required meetings, in-services, and participates in committees as required.
• Assist with administrative duties as needed, to include procedure scheduling and completion of medical and physical history forms and other related information requested by third party payors.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High School diploma or GED required.

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or completion of a Nursing Assistant program is required. In lieu of formal education program, one (1) year of medical assistant or related clinical experience is required.


MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
No experience is required with completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program. In lieu of formal education program, one (1) year of medical assistant or related clinical experience is required.


MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None


ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
BLS required. Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or a similarly recognized certifying organization required.