CMA, Canton Outpatient Clinic - 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.


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.