Arlington Primary Care CMA I Clinical Coordin

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant – Clinical Coordinator I Department: Primary Care, Arlington FLSA Status : Non-exempt About us Physicians East, P.A.is a team of skilled healthcare professionals united to meet the challenge of delivering quality, cost-efficient, comprehensive healthcare to the people of Eastern North Carolina. Location & commitments Full Time/Part Time/Temporary/Supplemental roles based at our Greenville location, Monday-Friday, 7:30a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Early and late hours required. Overtime may be required to ensure patients are taken care, tasks are completed, and calls are returned in a timely manner. Weekend work is rare but can occasionally be necessary. Supervision Received: Reports to Clinical Supervisor; Operations or Clinical Manager; Director of Operations. Supervision Exercised: None. Typical Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing and walking. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Requires exposure to bodily fluids. Typical Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment. About the role The Certified Medical Assistant works interdependently with other medical professionals to provide quality health care to a high volume of patients. Medical Assistants provide direct patient care for and treats patients in the office, as directed by Physician, Advanced Practice Provider, Registered Nurse or Supervising Manager. Responsibilities : (This list may not include all the duties assigned.) Provider’s assistant in the daily clinic assisting providers during office visits, physical exams, and in-office procedures as needed. Services include but limited to: Prepping exam rooms for clinical procedures and assisting practitioners with patient care. Perform accurate measurement of vital signs, including orthostatic blood pressure, temperature, pulse, body weight, height, and complete appropriate health history questions. Record medications, allergies, pertinent lab work, pharmacy and PCP in the EMR Ear lavage EKG Wound Care/Dressing Changes IRIS Catheters/Bladder Catheterizations UNNA Boot Application Assist with Pap Smears and related lab work Patient Education Injection Administration Immunization Management Prior Authorizations Population Health and care gap closure Preparing and administering medications under the direction of supervising physicians. Follow standing orders as directed by department policies (ie. UA, Flu, Strep tests). Administer PO medications under direct supervision of the physician. Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas. Notify patients of lab results. Assist patients by answering phone calls and refilling medications at the direction of the physician. Make referrals to other departments and clinics to coordinate patient care. Disinfect exam rooms in-between patients. Under clinical supervision, performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective manner according to Policy and Procedures. Other duties: Maintains patient confidentially. Keep management informed of high-risk situations. Demonstrate appropriate use in cleaning of equipment. Practice infection control, following OSHA guidelines and office policy. Maintain Medical Assistant certification and or recertifica #J-18808-Ljbffr Physicians East