Sr Clinic Assistant-CMA Internal Medicine

Position Description

Employees in this classification are in the senior position of this career track and provide patient care management primarily in the Internal Medicine Pavilion clinic in the areas of clerical and clinical duties. In clinical setting, the employee receives direct supervision from physician or nursing supervisor in either oral or written form. In office, the employee receives direct supervision from department administrator. May supervise other Medical Assistants, clerical staff and student positions. Work is performed under usual office and clinic conditions. May be stressful when working under emergency conditions. This position must supervised by a Registered Nurse.

Major/Essential Functions

• Assists licensed health care providers in collecting data to determine the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families.
• Communicates patient data using EMR(Electronic Medical Records).
• Participates in emergency preparedness drills in the department.
• Attends nursing staff meetings.
• Completes Annual Nursing Core Competency Training and Skills Fair.
• Takes vital signs and measurements.
• Assists with exams, procedures and document interventions in EMR.
• Complete patient visits by answering any questions and escorting the patient to the check-out area.
• Communicates with patients via telephone.
• Administers approved medications, PO, SQ, IM, and allergy injections as ordered by the provider and approved by the nurse manager and medical director.
• Serve as procedure and diagnostic scheduler.

Occasional Duties

• Float to other Internal Medicine clinic locations.
• Other duties as assigned by nurse managers.

Preferred Qualifications

Ambulatory clinic experience.

Required Qualifications

Education: A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
License/Certification: Graduation from an approved certified program for assistants in the area of required specialty. Certification by an approved accredited certifying agency in the specialty that particular work will be performed.
Experience: A minimum of two years directly related experience.