Certified Medical Assistant - CMA - Gastroenterology
Core
Provides direct patient care and clinical support for physicians in an outpatient gastroenterology setting, performing technical duties and administrative tasks.
Role type
Medical Assistant (Clinical & Administrative)
Builds
Patient care workflow and clinic operations
Domain
Healthcare / Gastroenterology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Phlebotomy, EKG administration, wound care, medication administration (non-IV), specimen collection, infection control protocols, electronic medical record documentation, patient scheduling, vital signs monitoring
Preferred skills
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), 1+ years related experience, graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems, rooming tools, scheduling systems
Responsibilities
Obtain and document patient vital signs and visit information; Prepare and administer medications; Perform phlebotomy and collect laboratory specimens; Assist with minor surgical procedures and ancillary examinations; Clean and sterilize instruments and examination rooms; Schedule appointments and manage patient communications; Reinforce patient education and collect co-payments.