Certified Medical Assistant III

Certified Medical Assistant IIIProvides basic medical care and health teaching to patients in an outpatient, non-emergency care setting for an outpatient medical practice.Job QualificationsHigh School diploma or GED required.Graduate of an approved school or institution for Medical Assistants with current certification required.Current BLS RequiredStrong pharmacological knowledgeMeets or exceeds level I & IIDuties and ResponsibilitiesLevel IIIIn addition to all tasks included in level I and IIRegistration functionsCheck inCheck outCollect copaysCash proceduresAssist provider in obtaining microbiological tests such as:Streptococcal testingUrine cultureWound cultureVaginal culturesGram stainingSensitivity testingSputum culturePerform tuberculosis screenTineMantouxScreen and follow up patient test resultsAlert provider of abnormal resultsUpon provider order:Discuss test results with patient and document conversationInstruct patient on diet modificationInstruct patient on drug dosage modificationSchedule patient forHospitalizationSurgeryReturn office visitOutside provider visitsPhysical therapyOther treatmentsPrepare and administer medications as directed by providerCalculate drug dosageReconstitute a powdered medicationMixing medications from separate vials Evaluate and recommend equipment and supplies Instruct patient with special needs Instruct and demonstrate routine procedures for monitoring body functions Instruct and demonstrate safety procedures for home medical equipment Demonstrate care and use of special equipment to patient Crutches Walker Cane Wheelchair Hearing aids Braces Splints Casts Slings Prosthetic appliances Provide written and verbal instructions on chronic disease conditions as instructed by provider Teach patient methods of health promotion and disease prevention Provide verbal and written information about routine physical examinations and laboratory testing Provide verbal and written information as applicable to specialty and provider Nutrition and diet therapy Exercise and weight control Hygiene Sexually transmitted / communicable diseases and preventative measures Family planning Smoking cessation Alcohol / drug prevention and treatment Instruct and assist patients with performance of self breast examinations Refer patients to outside resources as instructed by provider Orient and train personnel Introduce office staff Orient to facility Assist in completion of personnel documents Assign work schedule Make daily work assignments Demonstrate use of policy and procedure manuals for office Demonstrate use of office equipment Provide information on CDC universal precautions, OSHA, CLIA, and American Disabilities Act regulations Emergency preparedness plan TJC, ACHA, DCF as applicable Work Conditions Indoor, fast paced, goal oriented environment. Moderate fatigue arising from long periods or walking, standing, and or sitting.