Medical Assistant II (CMARMA)

Job Description Summary

How will you make an impact & Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Obtains and documents vital signs (blood pressure weight height respirations temperature and heart rate) pain scale 02 saturation and body mass index (BMI).
• Reviews and updates reason for visit medications allergies social history family history surgical history and any required screenings or quality measures with patient/family.
• Ensures patients chart is complete. Interviews patient to identify current patient concerns and relevant patient history.
• Completes written documentation in patient medical records according to policies and protocols.
• Interviews patients measures vital signs such as pulse rate temperature blood pressure weight and height and records information on patients charts.
• Performs venipunctures collects routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician performs basic laboratory procedures administers basic first aid assists with or performing aseptic procedures.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Inventories and orders stocks medical supplies and materials.
• Sets up and performs Operates x-ray electrocardiograph (EKG) and may perform other tests if trained: Holter Monitors nerve conduction PFT.
• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests if trained.
• Schedules / reschedules appointments receives money for bills keeps x-ray and other medical records performs secretarial tasks and completes appropriate forms.
• Keys data accurately into computer to maintain office and patient records with no errors.
• Keeps charts prepared and ready for physician and patient.
• Other duties as assigned.