Certified Medical Assistant, FT, Piedmont Heart Institute, Sandy Springs, GA

Company: Piedmont Healthcare
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for providing a variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a physician, physician extender, or registered nurse in accordance with established guidelines and standards.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: High School diploma or GED.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: No experience required

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: None

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

ACLS through the American Heart Association: required as needed by the practice.

School: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); or similarly recognized accrediting organization or completion of a Nursing Assistant program.

BLS required.

Previous experience in medical office environment, such as internship

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification: Candidate must possess a certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or a similarly recognized certifying organization

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Meets and greets patients;

2.Obtains appropriate patient information and medical history;

3.Accurately completes and documents patient medical and physical histories and otherrelated items in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR);

4.Records vital signs; Performs EKG, spirometry and or other similar office procedures;

5.Aids the physician, extender, and or nursing staff during treatment, examination, and ortesting of patients - may include injections and immunizations;

6.Prepares and maintains examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of suppliesand equipment;

7. Under the supervision of a licensed personnel, distributes educational information and instructions for patient care, diagnostics, and other appropriate treatments;

8. Coordinates telephone and inbasket requests to refill prescription drug medications in accordance with physician instructions;

9. Advises physician and or nurse of patient's adverse reaction to medication and/or treatment to medication and/or treatment;

10. Attends required meetings, in-services, and participates in committees as required;

11. Practices Standard Precautions, including handwashing and disposal of bio-hazardous materials;

12. Complies with established risk management, HIPAA, and safety procedures;

13. Performs lab duties; including but not limited to, phlebotomy, order entry, collects specimen, establishes chain of custody if applicable, and labels for delivery to appropriate authority for testing;

14. Assists with procedure scheduling;

15. Completes medical and physical history forms and other related information requested by third party payors;

16. Receives incoming telephone calls from patients and responds accordingly, under a physician or other licensed provider's guidance;

17. Notifies patient of their test results as directed by a physician or licensed provider;

18. May train and mentor staff (may assist with the orientation of new and temporary staff, may serve as a preceptor for new clinical staff);

19. May assist with the planning and implementation of office based in-services and competency testing;

20. May coordinate the activities of others assigned to a designated area;

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