Certified Medical Assistant

Position: Certified Medical Assistant- CMA | Location: San Diego, CA | Schedule: Monday- Friday 0600 - 1800 - 8.5

Core Duties:

• Prepare examination rooms prior to patient's arrival.
• Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
• Check patient's vital signs, to include temperature, respiration, pulse, weight, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter reading.
• Obtain and document patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies and vital signs on the correct form.
• Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered.
• Maintain examination room stock levels and perform routine maintenance of examination rooms.
• Complete lab and x-ray requisitions in accordance with clinic policies.
• Enter demographic data into the computer upon patient check-in; enter diagnosis and departing time when patient is released

Additonal Duties for Internal Medicine/Pediatrics

• Operate the following medical equipment, as directed, such as Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor, Manual Blood Pressure Monitor, Handheld Nebulizer, EKG Machine (1 2 lead), Electronic Thermometer, IV infusion pump (Set-up only), Tympanometer.
• Operate and manipulate automated systems such as MHS Genesis and Carepoint as prescribed by the Commander. Maintain DOD email account as directed. The HCW shall be responsive to all message center, email, and voicemail communications. Anticipated roles in MHS Genesis are Ambulatory LVN/ Health Technician and Registration Clerk role to complete their tasks including complete intake form, medication refill/ renewal, referrals, booking appointments, checking-in patients, communicating with other members of the healthcare team.
• Assists providers with invasive or non-invasive examinations or procedures. Performs/assists with a variety of ambulatory procedures as ordered by and under the direction of a credentialed provider.
• Administers oral medications, gives subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections to patients, and administers immunizations and nebulizer treatments as ordered after completion of required training and demonstration of competency. Makes necessary judgments prior to administration of certain medications based on practical knowledge of the physiological effect, current condition of the patient and awareness of proper dosage.
• Record medications administered. Reports and record any reaction to medication and/or treatment.
• Performs venipuncture for blood draws and intravenous (IV) access after completion of required training and demonstration of competency. Monitors and discontinues IV therapy as directed.
• Monitors patients undergoing procedures and identifies patients in acute distress or with potential for acuity change. Observes significant changes in patients3 conditions and reports problems that require higher -level actions /interventions to the credentialed provider.

Responsibilities