Certified Medical Assistant Rheumatology Full-time Days

Responsibilities

• Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so. Provides directions or help to patients and customers with finding their way.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments. Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients; reinforces patient education regarding medication and special diets or testing that has been provided by the RN/LPN or physician (for example, the After Visit Summary).
• Administers injections and medications as directed by physician.
• Performs point of care testing, including venipuncture, urine dips, finger sticks, strep screens, flu screens, pregnancy tests, and cultures. Independently performs other tests and/or office procedures such as EKG's, pulmonary testing, and chronic disease management testing.
• Is knowledgeable about the purpose, process and results for tests and lab specimens frequently performed in an office setting.
• Relays NORMAL test results to patient or reads results, verbatim, from the physician documentation. Consults an RN, LPN, or physician should the patient have questions regarding their results.
• Participates in shared governance, committee work, and practice/department projects.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of proper identification and reporting of medical/health care errors.
• Demonstrates a willingness to support co-workers; voluntarily pitches in. Willing to mentor and train new staff. Acts as an integral member of the team.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly with all. Maintains a good working relationship within the office and other ancillary departments. Demonstrates a positive attitude.
• Handles situations in a mature and professional manner.
• Prioritizes and re-prioritizes workflow and maintain an organized workspace.
• Engages in teamwork as a team player and a team builder.
• Meets current standards and policies for documentation. Provides documentation that is timely, accurate, up to date, complete and legible.
• Charges for all ancillary services performed
• Participates in ongoing educational activities appropriate to the area of practice. Seeks experiences, formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge. Shares knowledge from continuing education programs with co-workers.
• Exhibits creativity and flexibility through the dynamics of change.
• Appropriately utilizes the functionality of the medical record and practice management systems within their job responsibilities, for example, all documentation, order entry, results, referrals, etc.
• Stays informed of medical record and practice management system updates and implements into daily work.
• Utilizes online resources efficiently including Outl

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Additional Information

The Certified Medical Assistant reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is a multi-skilled worker who assumes a wide range of clinical and administrative roles within the physician office setting. Under the supervision of a Physician and/or the direction of a licensed nurse, the CMA provides direct and indirect patient care, performs laboratory and other testing, and may assist with clerical functions. The CMA serves as a key team player when interacting and communicating with patients and/or clinical staff in the ambulatory care environment.

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