Certified Medical Assistant

A Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in the provision of patient care and related nursing services necessary for the delivery of primary health care.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs procedures required in assisting the physician in accordance with written protocols, including:

• Taking vital signs
• Recording chief complaints and other pertinent data
• Preparing patients for examination and special procedures
• Collecting laboratory specimen (including venipuncture)
• Appropriate specimen storage
• Maintaining a clean, orderly and properly stocked laboratory for patient care
• Conducting vision and hearing tests
• Preparing and administering medications per written orders
• Process referrals including scheduling and follow-up notification report

1. Assists providers with mandated and appropriate record keeping including:

• Recording information and data in patient records
• Preparing appropriate logs
• Assuring that encounter forms are completed, signed by physician and returned to medical records and/or EMR data is complete

1. Provides education services to patients, including:

• Assistance with family planning, nutrition, teens and hypertension initiatives
• Providing patient instruction to reinforce treatment compliance
• Apprising provider of information needed by patient for improved compliance, and
• Maintains confidentiality of patients and corporate information.