Certified Medical Assistant
Company: Floyd HealthCare Management
Location: Rome
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionThe Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides a
full range of medical assisting duties and support as part of the
patient medical care team. Primary duties of this position are:
patient rooming, collecting patient vital signs, point of care
testing, documentation in the electronic medical record (EHR),
maintaining patient flow, stocking exam rooms, assisting with
procedures and treatments, communicating with efficiency and
verifying that lab, x-ray or procedure reports are available for
provider. The CMA also accurately performs required computer
functions including but not limited to medication reconciliation,
coding of medical and laboratory procedures, order entry and
scheduling of appointments. The CMA may assist the provider with
appropriate patient education and communication to individuals
including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. The
Certified Medical Assistant works under the clinical direction of
the physician, and has a direct reporting relationship to the
Office/Site Manager.RequirementsQualifications: A. Education: 1.
High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution, AND 2.
Medical Assisting diploma/certificate from a nationally recognized
accredited institute or program, or3. Graduate from an accredited
practical nursing program with valid GA license (LPN), or 4.
Successful completion of a formal medical services training program
of the United States Armed Forces, or5. In lieu of a Medical
Assisting diploma/certificate, 1-2 years of verifiable Medical
Assisting work experience is required along with a current
certification as listed below. B. Certification/Licensure:1.
Medical Assistant (MA) certification received from a nationally
recognized and accredited certifying body, upon hire, or by the
completion of a probationary period defined below, is required to
work in all Floyd locations. The certification must be maintained
for the duration of employment.Currently, these approved certifying
bodies include:*The American Association of Medical Assistants
(AAMA), awarding Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).*The American
Medical Technologists (AMT), awarding the Registered Medical
Assistant (RMA).*The National Center for Competency Testing,
awarding the National Certified MA (NCMA).*The National Health
Career Association, awarding the Certified Clinical Medical
Assistant (CCMA).2. A new graduate of a Medical Assisting program
must obtain one of the above nationally recognized certifications
within 90 days of hire and it must be maintained for the duration
of employment.
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