Certified Medical Assistant

Delivers care as delegated by the physician/authorized practitioner or RN, to assigned patient population, or individual patient.

• Follows the patient’s plan of care.

• Prioritizes work based on patient acuity, available resources, patient/family preferences, provider schedule, in collaboration with the physician/authorized practitioner and other health care team members.

• Performs high and low risk technical procedures, including medications, defined by the clinical setting.

• Recognizes when different approaches may be needed based on age or cultural differences.

• Implements assigned aspects of the patient teaching plan.

• Documents care in the medical record.

• Effectively communicates compliance and concerns to delegating physician/authorized practitioner/RN.

• Takes action to assure continuity of care for all assigned patient.

• Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.

• Responds appropriately to emergent situations

• Functions as care team assistant as needed