Position Summary:
Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures. Triage patients according to severity of illness or injury. Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status. Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Preforms injections, ear lavages, venipuncture and other procedures as directed by the provider. Other duties assigned by provider or supervisor within the CMA scope of practice. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding. Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members. Obtain appropriate occupational health certifications as advised by supervisor within 6 months of employment.