Certified Medical Assistant (Fairhope)

Adult Outpatient Programs provide the least restrictive level of care where adults may receive clinical interventions aimed at decreasing existing signs and symptoms. Outpatient treatment focuses on recovery, problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prevention of movement to a higher level of care. Treatment varies widely and depends upon the consumer’s presenting symptoms.

Medical Assistants working in an outpatient clinical setting are responsible for assessment of consumers; administration of injections; effective communication with the physician and/or CRNP; and calling in prescriptions as directed.

• May assist in scheduling appointments
• Authorizes prescription refills as directed
• Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
• Updates patient medical records as needed
• Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
• Follows AltaPointe Policy & Procedures
• Meets AltaPointe productivity standards
• Documents legibly
• Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
• Calls in prescriptions as directed by authorized prescribers
• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needs
• Interfaces with the multi-disciplinary team
• Communicates effectively with the physician/CRNP regarding the consumer’s physical and mental condition
• Effectively demonstrates the application of MA competencies
• Maintains current State license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), and attends to required in-services and workshops
• Assists with the completion of the assessment process of patients including but not limited to the following height/weight, vital signs, and current medications for infoscriber.
• May assist collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others
• Responds to patient phone calls in a timely and appropriate manner
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Reports laboratory results to the physician/CRNP
• Provides emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, PRN medications), according to the AltaPointe Policy & Procedures
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Actively works to enhance clinical skills
• Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
• Assists in arranging hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Documentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriate
• Facilitate PA’s for prescriptions
• Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs
• Administers injections, observing the Six Rights of medication administration
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
• Other duties as assigned
• Respects consumer’s privacy and confidentiality
• May assist instructing patients about medication and special diets
• Assists consumers and visitors as needed
• Is sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differences
• Adheres to professional code of ethics
• Draws blood as directed
• Is gentle and calm to consumers and families

Physical Requirements

• Sitting is frequent by nature and up to 5-10 minutes; however, extended sitting could be up to 1.5 to 3 hours for documentation.
• Lifting various ranges from the floor to overhead with weights up to 1-5 pounds frequently.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Squatting and/or lunging frequently to stock supplies and retrieve needed material from file cabinets and book shelves.
• Pushing and/or pulling force up to 1-5 pounds force, horizontally, to open file cabinets and place binders on book shelves.
• There is frequent standing while getting files, paperwork, and handing out medication.
• Fine manipulation for writing, handling paperwork, and dispensing medications to consumers.

Must have a valid national license as a CMA.