Certified Medical Assistant (Dr. Foster, Goodwin, & Mulhearn) - Cardiovascular Specialists

**Certified Medical Assistant (Dr. Foster, Goodwin, & Mulhearn) - Cardiovascular Specialists ($1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!)** **This position is:** Full Time **Position Location:** Lake Charles, LA **Job Title:** Certified Medical Assistant **GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:** Responsible for providing Care Management (CM) services for patients following established standards and practices. CM is a comprehensive, patient-centered, and team-based approach to managing chronic conditions and improving health outcomes. Displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others and functions as a member of the healthcare team under the direct supervision the physician. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** ***Clinical Operations:*** *Participates in the care of the patient, under the direct supervision of the physician and in collaboration with the healthcare team.* - Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms. - Collects patient information and assessment data. Obtains and records patient's vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight and height. Performs chart review to obtain historical data. - Perform Wellness Visits. - Assists physician with procedures/treatments/examinations, (preparation, positioning, supplies, equipment). - Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks. - Ensures that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner; forwards charts as appropriate. - Providing ongoing monitoring and follow-up of patients' progress and adherence to care plans. - Educating and empowering patients and caregivers to self-manage their conditions and access available resources. - Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks. - Performs delegated procedures, ie. injections, nebulizer treatment, etc. Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physician. - Follows policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials. - Appropriately obtains and manages specimens, including: labeling, form completion and storage awaiting transfer to laboratory. - Recognizes emergency situations and implements emergency procedures according to clinic guidelines. Administers first aid, CPR, and maintains emergency equipment and supplies. - Provides appropriate patient specific education, and health information materials. ***Support Operations:*** *In close partnership with healthcare team, assures smooth and efficient patient flow and clinical operation.* - Makes, receives and handles medically related phone calls as directed by physicians. - Orders, stocks, and maintains exam room supplies. - Assists receptionist in scheduling appointments as needed. Ensures appointment preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. - Completes all logs as required by OSHA Regulations. (i.e. Refrigerator log recorded twice daily, Eye Wash Station log recorded daily, Crash Cart log recorded monthly, etc). - Count and record all injectable medications kept in locked cabinet and refrigerator daily. - Inspect all sample and injectable medications weekly and dispose of any expired drugs according to Imperial Health guidelines. - Notifies patients of test results; schedules follow-up appointments as needed. - Schedules CT scans, MRIs, EEGs, etc. according to physician's orders. - Supply patient with written instructions for preparation needed for any and all special procedures or surgeries. - Conducts Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)'s for physicians. - Perform other tasks as assigned. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:** - Language Skills - The ability to communicate effectively with others in the healthcare team. - Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments to the extent required to understand and accurately transcribe dictated reports. Translate medical abbreviations…