Certified Medical Assistant-LRT Podiatry-Capital Foot & Ankle

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assists physicians with examinations and procedures to serve the medical needs of patients with various health conditions in a professional, confidential, and caring manner. Coordinates the flow of patients, phone calls, lab work, and nurse visits to facilitate quality patient care and customer service goals. Provides professional care within the educational background of the Medical Assistant and in compliance with any applicable licensure/certification requirement and organization policy and procedures. Follows prescribed techniques for producing general and specific x-rays for diagnostic purposes as related to foot and ankle. Performs tasks as ordered by the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). Seeks assistance and advice from more senior staff on more complex situations/cases.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Maintains flow of patients in accordance with time of appointment in order to avoid delays for the provider and undue waiting for patients.

3. *Keeps the exam rooms clean, disinfected and stocked with necessary supplies.

4. *Obtains vital signs, reason for visit and list of medications from patients and prepares patient for visit.

5. *Assists the medical provider with all examinations and procedures.

6. Schedules outpatient tests and procedures at hospitals by telephone in a timely manner; adheres to the referral process of the practice.

7. Schedules follow-up procedure/appointments and specialty appointments.

8. Updates patient demographics as needed.

9. Prepares and administers local anesthetic as directed by medical provider.

10. Performs patient call processing as needed.

11. Prepares patient for x-ray, explains procedures to patient and/or family, and prepares room, equipment and materials as needed.

12. Assists with front desk duties as needed.

13. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

14. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

15. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalency required. Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Clinical Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required. Current listing on the Nebraska Medication Aide registry required. Graduation from a Medical Assistant (MA) program preferred.

Completion of self-study of a Nebraska limited podiatric radiology technologist program required. Current registration with the State of Nebraska as a Limited Podiatric Radiographer to perform complete foot and ankle x-rays required.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.