What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrub Tech/ CCMA (Covington - ASC) position at Alliance Spine and Pain Centers?
If you are a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant looking for a career you can grow in, where you are willing to go above and beyond, and work alongside some of the top providers in the area then Alliance Spine and Pain Centers is the right place for you. We are looking for eager and ready to learn CCMAs for our Covington location.
A highly competitive base compensation, a generous 401k, a full range of healthcare benefits, ample paid time off and eight (8) paid holidays.
No weekends, no overnights and you'll never be On-Call!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities-ASC
- Prepare patient for visit by directing them to the Pre-Operative area, providing gowns and appropriate instruction, as well as collecting appropriate samples.
- Explain the reason for the visit and obtain appropriate consent.
- Collect and record vital signs and medical history; report abnormal values to pre-operative nurse or healthcare provider.
- Assist nurse in preparing prescriptions and entering documentation in the electronic medical records.
- Must be able to document and maintain appropriate work flow in patient’s electronic medical records.
- Maintain pre-operative area with appropriate supplies.
- Maintain necessary equipment to insure proper functioning.
- Clean and sanitize all pre-operative and PACU rooms, as needed, at the end of the day.
- Restock all ASC rooms with the appropriate supplies.
- Make post-operative calls to patients, as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities-Clinic
- Monitor the S schedule for patient arrivals. Collect the patient from the waiting room and assist to a clinic room, making the patient ready on the schedule.
- Mark appropriate room number in patient’s electronic medical records.
- Document and maintain appropriate workflow in patient’s electronic medical records.
- Merge the patient’s chart, take vitals, verify medication and triage patient for provider.
- Follow procedure for collecting, preparing, documenting, and shipping urine specimens to the laboratory.
- Prepare prescriptions for provider signatures.
- Complete the patient’s chart. Mark the chart as done. (Must be done by the end of the workday.)
- Start procedure prior authorizations the day it is received. Complete within 72 hours.
- Notify the patient and document the process of the prior authorization.
- Clean and sanitize clinic rooms, as required, at the end of the day.
- Restock clinic rooms with the appropriate items.
- Other duties as assigned by healthcare providers, Charge Nurse, Clinic Lead, or Regional Administrator.
Education and/or Experience
- Must be a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Current Basic Life Support (CPR AED) certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
- Must have at least 6 months experience in a medical office
- Pain management experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, and correct spelling of medications