Certified Medical Assistant-CMA-Pain Clinic-Full Time

Certified Medical Assistant-CMA-Pain Clinic-Full Time

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the Clinic Manager performs selected patient-care tasks for patients of all ages, gender, cultures, and backgrounds in the clinic setting. In addition, laboratory and office duties are performed as needed. This position has no supervisory responsibility.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms for medical provider visit.
• 2. Obtains and documents in Meditech system subjective data (chief complaint and allergies). Obtains and documents objective data (vital signs and weight).
• 3. Communicates to provider and/or other care team members information about the patients; any problems, needs, or changes in patient’s status.
• 4. Anticipates and prepares the exam room with equipment and supplies required for the visit and assists the health care team with exams and procedures.
• 5. Provides basic education; explains lab/diagnostic test(s) to the patient including proper preparation and provides appropriate handouts to patients appropriate to their age, learning considerations and identified needs.
• 6. Administers medications or treatments to the patient as ordered by the provider (per medical assistant scope of practice). Utilizes proper procedure with special consideration for patient safety.
• 7. Utilizes universal precautions, assists in obtaining specimens from patients (venipuncture, cultures, etc.) and forwards to laboratory as applicable.