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Certified Medical Assisant! PRN assists in the examination and treatment of patients under Physician/Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner supervision in a clinical setting. This is a hybrid role that involves both CMA and administrative front desk work

Shift: This is an on-call postion. Must be available Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm and Fridays 8am-5pm and one Saturday a month from 8am-12pm

Certified Medicial Assistant Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year work experience in a similar service-oriented industry preferred.
• At least one year clinical experience required with phlebotomy experience strongly preferred. At least one year of front desk/administrative experience.
• CMA certified. Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant (e.g. CMA, AAMA, RMA, AMT, or NAHP) required.
• Current CPR required

Certified Medical Assistant Position Summary:

• Collects patient information at intake.
• Use automated systems to expedite patient scheduling, pre-registration, check-in and check-out.
• Consistently and accurately coordinates appropriate patient visits between various departments according to departmental guidelines.
• Contacts insurance company via telephone according to department guidelines when necessary to obtain referrals/authorization etc. Accurately verifies referral and authorization information and enters into computer system according to departmental guidelines
• Collect all co-pays, coinsurances or outstanding balances at the time of service. Reconcile daily receipts for review. Informs patients of costs of care being provided, and guides them to appropriate resources for further information, or assistance.
• Assist with answering/triaging various in-basket tasks such as patient messages, appointment information and staff messages.
• Performs related and delegated tasks, which includes requests for prescription refills, taking and relaying messages and directing patient flow.
• Answers phones and provides routine information to callers. Sends medical questionnaire forms to patients to obtain missing information when necessary.
• Regularly inventory's office equipment and supplies and follows department guidelines regarding ordering
• Performs chart review prior to clinic visit to obtain historical data.
• Obtains and records in the electronic medical record (EPIC), medical history, chief complaint, and vital signs to include: temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight and height. Obtains additional data from patient and significant other based on initial data collection. Reports abnormal findings to the provider in a timely manner.
• Assists patients to exam room and prepares patients for examination. Identifies patients with special needs.
• Assists practitioner in identified patient procedures/treatments/examinations, (preparation, positioning, supplies, equipment).
• Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks.
• Under clinical supervision, performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner according to Clinical Practice Policy and Procedures.
• Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks.
• Appropriately obtains and manages clinic collect lab specimens per the EPIC process.
• Recognizes emergency situations and implements emergency procedures according to clinic guidelines.
• Identifies patient's need for additional information, and refers to appropriate healthcare resources. In close partnership with health care team, assures smooth and efficient patient flow and clinical operation.
• Problem solves obstacles to throughput process and notifies manager and patients of wait time. Identifies opportunities for performance improvement and provides input for the development of solutions.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas with standard levels of supplies, linens, nourishment, forms and equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance for clinical equipment to ensure proper performance. Reports findings to appropriate person or arranges for repairs as required.
• Ensures that soiled linen, needle containers and potentially infectious waste are appropriately disposed and removed from the clinic and exam area according to the infection control guidelines.

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