Certified Medical Assistant/LPN Job at Putnam County Hospital
Internal Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Business Unit: Rheumatology
Reports To: Practice Manager
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Supervision:
Direct: none
Indirect: Certified Medical Assistants may oversee non-certified peers
Job Summary: The CMA/LPN is responsible for performing a variety of duties working collaboratively with the medical provider and office manager/supervisor. They may be involved in both the clinical and clerical duties of the practice in order to deliver optimal patient care services within the scope of the CMA/LPN's professional expertise. CMA's/LPN's may provide care which is considered routine, poses little potential hazard for the patient, involve little or no modification from one client-care situation to another, be performed with a predictable outcome, or does not inherently involve ongoing assessments, interpretations, or decision-making, which could not be logically separated from the procedure itself.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Collects vitals, weight, and patient information and completes any initial testing in preparation for provider
Clean, stock, prepare exam rooms
Prepare labs/administer injections
Educate patients and family on at home medication administration
Assist with inventory and supply management
Send prescription refill information to pharmacies
Detailed documentation
Prior authorizations - med and procedures
Maintain medication sample logs
Call patients with results of visit and any information left in clinical inbox from providers
Performs other duties as assigned
Certified Medical Assistants may guide/direct/oversee non-certified peers
Education Experience: Technical School
Years of Related Experience: 1-2 Years
License/Certificate Required: Yes
Driver's License Required: Yes
Travel Requirements: None
Age Requirement: 18+
Job Requirements:
Communication skills
1 year clinical experience
Comfortable with administering injections and performing venipuncture
Ability to multi-task and consistently meet multiple deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
Basic computer skills
Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn office's electronic medical record
Patient compassion & empathy
Ability to work with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Preferred Skills:
Experience with AllScripts
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