Medical Assistant (Boulder Chamber)

Competency-based
ONET: 31-9092.00

1

Years

173

Skills

450h

Related instructions
Classroom instruction topics
  • Law and Ethics for Health Professions
  • Pharmacology for Medical Assistants
  • MA Exam Review
  • Medical Assisting Laboratory Skills
  • Medical Assisting Clinical Skills
  • Medical Assisting Internship
On-the-job training
  • Rooming and Maintenance of EHR Documentation
    • Vital Signs (BP, Pulse, Temp, O2, Resp, Ht, Wt)
    • Pediatric Vitals (including height, weight, head circ, etc.)
    • Document Chief Complaint
    • Medication List Reconciliation
    • Allergy List Reconciliation
    • Document Tobacco Status and History
    • Document Pertinent Health Problems
    • Review Health History
    • Review and Update Immunization Record
    • ASQ and M-CHAT
    • PHQ2 and PHQ9
    • Diabetic PCMH Protocols
    • Medicare Wellness Workflow
    • Review and Update Health Maintenance
  • Preparation and Assistance with Procedures
    • Lesion Removal/Mole Excision
    • Laceration Repair
    • Pap and Pelvic Exam (KOH & Saline)
    • Biopsies
    • Ear Irrigation
    • Eye Irrigation
    • Suture Removal
    • Staple Removal
    • Urinary Catheterization
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • O2 Application
    • EKG Machine
    • NST Machine
    • Dressing Application and Change
    • Uses Clean/Sterile Technique
    • Prepare mayo stand
    • Set-up Surgical Tray
    • Colposcopy
    • IUD Insertion and Removal
    • Vasectomy
    • Fills liquid nitrogen container
  • Point of Care and Other Testing
    • Rapid Strep
    • Rapid Influenza
    • Rapid Mono
    • Urine Dip (Centrifuge if Positive)
    • Urine HCG
    • Urine Microalbumin
    • Urine Culture
    • Throat Culture
    • Stool Tests for Blood (FIT Test)
    • Hemoglobin (Finger stick)
    • Glucose (Finger stick)
    • Hemoglobin A1C (Finger stick)
    • PT/INR
    • Post-Vasectomy Sample
    • Pulmonary Function Test / Peak Flow Test
    • Visual Acuity
    • Venipuncture/Phelbotomy
  • Preparation and Administration of Medications and Immunizations
    • Preparation of Oral Medications
    • Preparation of IM Injections
    • Preparation of SQ Injections
    • Administration of Oral Medications
    • Administration of IM Injection (Pediatric)
    • Administration of IM Injection (Adult-deltoid)
    • Administration of IM Injection (Adult-gluteal)
    • Administration of SQ Injection (Arm)
    • Administration of SQ Injection (Abdomen)
    • Administration of Intradermal Injection
    • Administration of Intranasal Medication/Vaccine
    • Administration of Ear Drops
    • Administration of Eye Drops
    • Understanding of Diluent and Reconstitution when Needed
    • Knows Proper Wait Times after Administration for Injections
    • Recognition of Drug Allergies
    • Recognition of Adverse Drug Reactions
    • Evaluation of Effectiveness of Medication
    • Completion of Consent for Immunizations
    • Identification and Use of VFC
    • Completion of ABN
    • Completes Log Form for Controlled Substances
    • Identification of Insulin Syringe
    • Identification of TB Syringe
    • Identification of SQ needle
    • Identification of IM needle
    • Accesses and Interprets CDC and AFM Immunization schedule
    • Accesses and Interprets CIIS
    • Identification of Appropriate Immunizations for Patients
  • Ordering and Scheduling of Tests and Specialist Appointments
    • Blood Tests (Lab Collect vs. Clinic Collect); Lab Requests
    • Radiology Tests (x-ray, US, MRI, CT Scan, etc)
    • Screening Tests (Mammogram, Dexa Scan, Colonoscopy, etc.)
    • Cardiac Testing
    • STAT Tests
    • External Lab Studies (Strep culture, Urine Culture, STD Testing, etc)
    • Referrals (Internal vs. External)
    • Scheduling Specialist Appointments
  • Phone Calls/In Basket Messages
    • Navigation of In Basket
    • Creation of New In Basket Messages
    • Demonstrates Understanding of Protocol for Completing In Basket Messages within a Reasonable Time Frame
    • Triage Messages
    • Correct Handling of Urgent and/or Emergent Calls
    • Patient Advice Request Messages
    • Rx Request Messages
    • Rx Response Messages
    • Tickler/Follow-up Messages
    • Result Note Messages
    • Prepares Letters for Patients
    • Pharmacy Calls
    • OB Calls
  • Instrument Sterilization
    • Properly Cleans and Disinfects Instruments
    • Properly Wraps All Appropriate Instruments in Pouches
    • Properly Wraps All Packs (Suture, Facial, Vasectomy, etc)
    • Instrument Identification
  • Completes Department Duties
    • Log Fridge and Freeze Temperatures
    • AED Check
    • Check for Outdated Instruments
    • Check for Expired Medications
    • Room Preparation and Day End Cleaning
    • O2 Tank Change
  • Orthopedic Supplies Application and Removal
    • Ankle Brace
    • Wrist Brace
    • Knee Immobilizer
    • Arm Sling
    • Walking Boot
    • Finger Splin
    • Rib Belt (N/A BMC)
    • Neck Brace
    • Ambulatory Assistive Devices
    • Patient Education
    • Patient Crutch Gaits
    • Patient Cane Gaits
    • Patient Walkers
    • Gathering Casting Supplies
    • Cast Removal
  • Medication Refills and Pharmacy
    • Demonstrates Understanding of Medication Refill Workflow and Guidelines
    • Demonstrates Understanding of Controlled vs Non- Controlled Medications
    • Processes Electronic Prescriptions
    • Processes Phone In Prescriptions
    • Prepares Schedule 2 Prescriptions for Pick-Up
    • Routes Prescription to Provider as Appropriate
    • Identifies Medication Resources
    • Contacts Pharmacies
    • Records Historical Meds
  • Prior Authorization Process
    • Identifies When a Prior Authorization is Needed
    • Creates Referral Message for Medication Authorizations
    • Locates Insurance Information
    • Locates Insurance PA Phone Number
    • Documents PA Status in Chart
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
    • Completion of Initial EMR Training
    • Accesses Information Independently
    • Starts New Encounter
    • Personalizes and Adds Items to EMR
    • Adheres to HIPAA Rules Pertaining to EMR
  • Scheduling/Staffing Process and Scope of Practice
    • Appropriately Requests PTO (Flex-Time)
    • Demonstrates Understanding of CSS Schedule
    • Sick Call Process
    • Accesses Employee Email
    • Demonstrates Understanding of Scope of Practice
  • Customer Service and Interaction with Coworkers
    • Apprentice displays sensitivity, courtesy and respect when working with patients and their family members.
    • Apprentice displays sensitivity, courtesy and respect when working with coworkers.
    • Apprentice responds in a positive manner to constructive feedback from patients, coworkers, and managers.
    • Apprentice addresses conflict in a private and professional manner.
    • Apprentice assists other members of the team without being asked.
    • Apprentice readily answers questions and/or assists other members of the team when requested.
    • Apprentice seeks out work when own work is completed.
    • Apprentice keeps work area and shared spaces tidy.
    • Apprentice cleans up work area before/after procedures and before leaving at the end of the day.
  • Miscellaneous
    • Demonstrates Understanding of Call and OB Call Doc Utilization
    • Demonstrates Understanding of Urgent Care Utilization
    • Completion of OSHA Training
    • Adheres to OSHA Regulations
    • Locates OSHA Book
    • Understands How to Report Needle Stick Injuries
    • Requesting and Ordering Medical Supplies
    • Utilization of 911 (non-urgent vs. urgent)
    • Location of E-Kit Medications
    • BLS-CPR
    • Completion of HIPAA Training
    • Adheres to All HIPAA Regulations
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Westminster, CO (80031)
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