CMA, Canton Outpatient Clinic

Description:

JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for providing a variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a physician,
advanced practice provider (APP), or registered nurse in accordance with established guidelines and
standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Meets and greets patients, obtains appropriate patient information and medical history, accurately
completes and documents patient medical and physical histories and other related items in the
Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
2. Records vital signs; performs EKG, spirometry and or other similar office procedures; aids licensed
staff during treatment, examination, and or testing of patients, which may include injections and
immunizations. Advises physician and or nurse of patient's adverse reaction to medication and/or
treatment to medication and/or treatment.
3. Performs lab duties, including but not limited to: phlebotomy, order entry, specimen collection,
establishes chain of custody if applicable, and labels for delivery to appropriate authority for testing.
4. Under the supervision of a licensed personnel, distributes educational information and instructions
for patient care, diagnostics, and other appropriate treatments.
5. Coordinates telephone and in-basket requests to refill prescription drug medications and report test
results in accordance with provider instructions; responds accordingly to other requests under a
physician or other licensed provider's guidance.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High School diploma or GED required.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or completion of a Nursing Assistant program
is required. In lieu of formal education program, one (1) year of medical assistant or related clinical
experience is required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
No experience is required with completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program. In lieu of
formal education program, one (1) year of medical assistant or related clinical experience is required.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
BLS required. Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or a similarly
recognized certifying organization required.