Job Description

The CMA/MOA provides direct nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a physician, nurse, and/or the Practice Manager, while always maintaining a professional and courteous manner. The CMA/MOA assists in other areas of the medical office and satellite offices as needed, including:

·        Prepare visit sheets and paperwork for patient appointments, verifying all necessary materials/documents are ready prior to appointment.

·        Greet patients and transport to exam room. Obtain and document vital signs, patient history, current medications, and chief complaint.

·        Assist physician with examinations and procedures.

·        Complete documentation in a timely, professional, and accurate manner.

·        Complete diagnostic imaging and laboratory requisitions accurately, indicating approved diagnosis for each test ordered.

·        Provide and document patient education including medication instructions.

·        Notify patient of test result and physician comment/instruction once reviewed and approved.

·        Answer incoming telephone calls.

·        Schedule referral appointments for patients as ordered.

·        Assist with filing of labs, x-rays, dictation and other reports in patient charts or sort for scanner input.

·        Cross train as Receptionist for Medical Arts/Satellite offices.

·        Assist consulting specialty physicians (Cardiology, Urology, Orthopedic, Spine, etc.) and staff.

·        Check and stock physician and nursing exam rooms daily.

·        Sort and review all incoming lab/outpatient test results and direct to the appropriate physician for review.