Certified Medical Assistant - Nephrology

DEPARTMENT: Southwell Nephrology

FACILITY: Affinity West Campus

WORK TYPE: Full Time

SHIFT: Daytime

SUMMARY:

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care in the ambulatory clinic environment. The CMA functions under the direct supervision and authority of the Physician or Advanced Practice Provider when performing clinical tasks during patient care. The CMA must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care. The CMA maintains the inventory of examination/procedure room supplies, assists in the organization of efficient patient flow, and organizes the clinical environment to assure patient safety. The CMA demonstrates problem-solving skills as they relate to patient care activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Loads exam rooms.

• Schedules diagnostic tests and screenings ordered by practitioner.

• Performs point of care testing.

• Coordinates scheduling, needed follow ups, and referrals for patients.

• Handles confidential information with discretion for the patient, family, and/or co-worker.

• Assists with ordering medical supplies as requested.

• Communicates clearly and appropriately with physician, APP and clinic director.

• Follows policies related to informed consent, confidentiality, patient rights, and access to chart and advances directive information.

• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and facility regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

• Understands and adheres to compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflicts of Interest Policy.

• Demonstrates age-specific skills as required by position.

• Offers suggestions on ways to improve operations of department and reduce costs.

• Attends all mandatory education programs.

• Improves self-knowledge through voluntarily attending continuing education/certification classes.

• Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills checklists, skills labs, annual safety and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements.

• Willing to cross-train in order to better assist co-workers and to provide maximum efficiency in department.

• Volunteers/participates on hospital committees, functions, and department projects.

• Manages resources effectively.

• Reports equipment in need of repair in order to extend life of equipment.

• Makes good use of time so as to not create needless overtime.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

CREDENTIALS:

• Certified Medical Assistant

OTHER INFORMATION:

• One (1) year of hospital or physician practice experience preferred.

Southwell/Tift Regional Health System, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.