Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Position Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) serves as a front-line health care personnel who adheres to regulatory standards while providing comprehensive, skilled care to patients across the lifespan (neonate to geriatric) based on knowledge/skills and in accordance to the providers plan of care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Clinical Under the direct supervision of a licensed provider, the CMA provides clinical care and associated tasks, as assigned. Participates in pre-visit planning for scheduled patients. Communicates the patient needs and recommended treatment to the patient's healthcare team. Performs intake procedures by obtaining chief complaint/purpose of visit; vital signs (TPR, B/P), pulse oximetry, height, weight, etc. along with any appropriate screening exams reporting any abnormal findings to RN/NP/MD/PA Assist health providers in examination of patients by explaining procedures; positioning the patient; prepping patient with antiseptics; assembling, arranging and draping instruments; and gathering supplies. Administers therapeutic measure in collaboration with the medical plan of care and within scope of practice; informs the patient of prescribed procedures, prepares the patient, assist during procedures as needed. Obtains bacteriologic specimens such as sputum, and clean-catch urine specimens. Instructs patients in proper collection of samples and prepares samples for analysis, e.g., labels specimen tubes. Performs less complex dressing and treatments without assistance. Assist with cleaning, irrigating, and dressing complex wounds; documents and informs RN of non-healing wounds. Performs skin care measures. Removes uncomplicated sutures or skin staples as assigned by charge nurse or physician or mid-level provider and assists with minor surgical procedures. Administers oral medication, performs subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and routine vaccines under direct supervision of a Physician, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Performs venipuncture of blood draws, within the CMA's scope of practice Performs EKG's notifying NP/MD/PA/DO of any urgent findings immediately Performs blood glucose testing and records results using a glucometer. Performs other point of care (POC) tests as indicated by laboratory policy. Complies with laboratory requirements for glucometer accuracy and record keeping. Reports abnormal/out of range results to the RN/NP/MD/PA. Performs cleaning and sterilization of instruments Disclaimer
• the delegation of certain clinical tasks depends on the discretion of licensed physicians Administrative Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal care is provided in a quality environment to patients and families. Assist team members as needed without prompting. Contributes to team outcomes by providing assistance as needed. Performs the secretarial/clerical aspects of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Prioritize and process physician orders accurately and within designated time frames; seeking assistance as needed. Assists coworker by mentoring or guiding them during new or changing work assignments. Able to teach MA students and beginning learners. Participates to ensure the unit is stocked (i.e. medications, supplies, etc.) equipment is checked (i.e. cleaned, equipped for use) and work stations are kept clean and uncluttered. Instills appropriate conduct of behavior and communication among team members that promotes professional relationships of co-worker, peers, and patients Leads in a proactive, customer-responsive manner. Addresses customer needs and/or requests; solicits feedback and makes applicable adjustments to accommodate customer