Certified Medical Assistant
Sanitas Medical Centers, Lake Worth, TX, United States
“Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across the United States. Our services include primary care, urgent care, nutrition, lab, diagnostic, health care education and resources for our patients. We strive to attract professionals who believe in our mission, vision and are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families creating a memorable experience through compassion, respect, and kindness.”
Job Summary
The Certified Medical Assistant will utilize their expertise to make a significant impact in both clinical and administrative roles. In this position, they will perform various tasks, ranging from assisting with patient care and advanced procedures under the direction of a licensed Independent Provider (LIP) to ensuring smooth office operations. As a certified professional, the Medical Assistant’s skills will enable them to perform clinical and administrative duties with high competence, contributing to superior patient care and clinic efficiency.
Essential Job Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Clinical Duties
Patient Preparation and Assistance
Assist in preparing patients for examinations and procedures by taking vital signs, recording medical histories, and providing reassurance.
Support healthcare providers during patient exams by preparing exam rooms, organizing instruments, and ensuring all necessary supplies are available.
Independent Clinical Tasks
Perform blood draws (venipunctures or capillary punctures), administer injections and vaccines, and assist with minor procedures as ordered by the LIP.
Administer oral, topical, sublingual, or injectable medications per LIP’s orders and within the medical assistant scope of practice.
Clean, dress, and bandage superficial wounds and assist in routine clinical tasks like CLIA-waived tests.
Conduct regular quality control tests to ensure the accuracy of lab results and proper lab equipment functioning.
Sterilization and Infection Control
Follow proper procedures for labeling, handling, and transporting specimens to ensure accuracy and avoid contamination.
Maintain aseptic techniques during clinical procedures to prevent infections.
Sterilize medical instruments using autoclaves or other sterilization methods and disinfect exam rooms and equipment after each patient encounter.
Use appropriate PPE (gloves, masks, gowns) to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
Ensure that biohazardous waste is disposed of according to protocol.
Emergency Response and Patient Care
Provide basic first aid and assist with medical emergencies as per Basic Life Support (BLS) standards.
Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity when delivering patient care.
Age-Specific Care
Provide age-appropriate care and understanding for patients from newborns to elderly individuals.
Utilize age-specific techniques (e.g., distraction, comfort positions) to reduce discomfort and anxiety during procedures, particularly with pediatric patients.
Pediatric-Specific Duties
Measure and record vital signs, growth parameters, and assist pediatricians during exams and routine procedures.
Administer vaccines per pediatric immunization schedules and assist with specimen collection for lab testing.
Ensure readiness of emergency equipment in pediatric settings and respond to medical emergencies involving children.
Administrative Duties
Medical Record Management
Ensure accurate and up-to-date patient records by entering data, filing documents, and managing electronic health records (EHR) systems.
Safeguard patient confidentiality and maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Office Support
Manage general office tasks, including answering phones, organizing medical supplies, and maintaining inventory.
Assist with billing, coding, and insurance claims processing as guided by experienced staff.
Perform pre-visit planning to gather relevant patient information for upcoming appointments.
Follow-up and Documentation
Provide timely responses to telephone encounters and patient inquiries.
Complete documentation for urgent care follow-ups, communicable disease reporting, and hospital transfers.
Facilitate patient coordination for pre‑op clearance, medication authorizations, and referrals.
Patient Scheduling and Coordination
Schedule patient appointments, confirm and verify patient details, and assist with urgent care patient follow‑up calls.
Prepare informed consent documents and coordinate the transmission of lab specimens (e.g., Cologuard, blood tests).
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Job Summary
The Certified Medical Assistant will utilize their expertise to make a significant impact in both clinical and administrative roles. In this position, they will perform various tasks, ranging from assisting with patient care and advanced procedures under the direction of a licensed Independent Provider (LIP) to ensuring smooth office operations. As a certified professional, the Medical Assistant’s skills will enable them to perform clinical and administrative duties with high competence, contributing to superior patient care and clinic efficiency.
Essential Job Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Clinical Duties
Patient Preparation and Assistance
Assist in preparing patients for examinations and procedures by taking vital signs, recording medical histories, and providing reassurance.
Support healthcare providers during patient exams by preparing exam rooms, organizing instruments, and ensuring all necessary supplies are available.
Independent Clinical Tasks
Perform blood draws (venipunctures or capillary punctures), administer injections and vaccines, and assist with minor procedures as ordered by the LIP.
Administer oral, topical, sublingual, or injectable medications per LIP’s orders and within the medical assistant scope of practice.
Clean, dress, and bandage superficial wounds and assist in routine clinical tasks like CLIA-waived tests.
Conduct regular quality control tests to ensure the accuracy of lab results and proper lab equipment functioning.
Sterilization and Infection Control
Follow proper procedures for labeling, handling, and transporting specimens to ensure accuracy and avoid contamination.
Maintain aseptic techniques during clinical procedures to prevent infections.
Sterilize medical instruments using autoclaves or other sterilization methods and disinfect exam rooms and equipment after each patient encounter.
Use appropriate PPE (gloves, masks, gowns) to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
Ensure that biohazardous waste is disposed of according to protocol.
Emergency Response and Patient Care
Provide basic first aid and assist with medical emergencies as per Basic Life Support (BLS) standards.
Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity when delivering patient care.
Age-Specific Care
Provide age-appropriate care and understanding for patients from newborns to elderly individuals.
Utilize age-specific techniques (e.g., distraction, comfort positions) to reduce discomfort and anxiety during procedures, particularly with pediatric patients.
Pediatric-Specific Duties
Measure and record vital signs, growth parameters, and assist pediatricians during exams and routine procedures.
Administer vaccines per pediatric immunization schedules and assist with specimen collection for lab testing.
Ensure readiness of emergency equipment in pediatric settings and respond to medical emergencies involving children.
Administrative Duties
Medical Record Management
Ensure accurate and up-to-date patient records by entering data, filing documents, and managing electronic health records (EHR) systems.
Safeguard patient confidentiality and maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Office Support
Manage general office tasks, including answering phones, organizing medical supplies, and maintaining inventory.
Assist with billing, coding, and insurance claims processing as guided by experienced staff.
Perform pre-visit planning to gather relevant patient information for upcoming appointments.
Follow-up and Documentation
Provide timely responses to telephone encounters and patient inquiries.
Complete documentation for urgent care follow-ups, communicable disease reporting, and hospital transfers.
Facilitate patient coordination for pre‑op clearance, medication authorizations, and referrals.
Patient Scheduling and Coordination
Schedule patient appointments, confirm and verify patient details, and assist with urgent care patient follow‑up calls.
Prepare informed consent documents and coordinate the transmission of lab specimens (e.g., Cologuard, blood tests).
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