Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – DFW

Medical Assistant Responsibilities and Duties

• Log all referring physician information into system and designated spreadsheets
• Log patient data including vital statistics and insurance information into computerized medical information system
• Check and respond to voicemails in personal mailbox on an hourly basis and prior to departing the office at the end of each day
• Take and deliver messages when appropriate personnel are unavailable (if voicemail is not preferred)
• Answer questions regarding facility and services as well as provide directions and other information when necessary
• Ability to multi-task several duties (clinical and administrative) simultaneously
• Communicate all patient issues with physicians and Administrator
• Coordinate peer to peer reviews between physician advisors and ordering physician
• Provide appropriate paperwork to patients upon arrival, room patients, perform extensive patient history before physician encounter
• Check patients out by scheduling follow up appointments, writing prescriptions, and transcribing information into appropriate logs
• Log all prescriptions, referrals and patient information in appropriate system software during each patient encounter.
• Assist physician with all clinical matters
• Prepare for clinic by stocking rooms appropriately to ensure that all necessary supplies are present prior to clinic day
• Maintain medical supply inventory and notify appropriate personnel to place supply orders when necessary
• Respond to patient phone inquiries regarding procedures, medications, and diagnoses prior to end of business day
• File charts and office notes, fax office notes and initial consults referring physicians the next business day after the patient is seen
• Perform EKGs on patients in pre-operative clinic, as ordered by physicians

Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• CMA certification
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs on a regular basis and physically able to help patients who require physical assistance
• Read, write, speak and understand the English language.