Arlington Dermatology CMA II Clinical Coordin

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant – Clinical Coordinator IIDepartment: Dermatology, ArlingtonFLSA Status: Non-exemptAbout usPhysicians 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 & commitmentsFull 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 of, 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 treat 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 and in-office procedures as needed. Services include but are 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 - Wound Care/Dressing Changes - 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 (i.e., 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. Advanced Responsibilities: (This list may not include all the duties assigned.) - Able to perform provider assistant role for multiple provider’s interchangeably in the daily clinic assisting providers during office visits and in-office procedures as needed. - Able to act as station floater including communicating panic lab values to care team, assist with same day requests and desktop management for all station providers and staff. - Precepts new hires and attests to competencies of department staff. - Anesthetize biopsy areas. - Perform Photodynamic Therapy. - Perform Patch Testing. 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 r…