What are the responsibilities and job description for the CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT II position at Calvert Health System?
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JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
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Job Summary:
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Responsible for performing clinical duties assisting clinicians with the examination and treatment of patients under provider supervision in the ambulatory service clinical setting. Duties include: pre-visit chart preparation; assisting providers with procedures/treatments; equipment operation; assisting patients; performing venipuncture (as needed), specimen collection and submission to appropriate laboratory; cleaning and sterilization of instrumentation; maintenance, order and inventory supplies; records and documents in medical record; assists with efficient patient flow; performs administrative clinical support activities; assists with orientation of new staff, mentoring colleagues and supports quality assurance programs.
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Education:
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High School diploma required; Associates degree or higher preferred
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Registration/Certification/Licensure:
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Active Basic Life Support certification required, or within 30 days of hire.
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Completion of an accredited Certified Medical Assistant training program with the credentials of CMA, RMA, NCMA, NRCMA, CCMA or CMAA preferred; EMT acceptable; GNA or CNA considered.
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Experience:
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Position requires 3-5 years of medical office/direct patient contact experience and use of electronic medical records (required).
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Intermediate computer and typing skills required
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Familiarity with medical terminology and EHR required.
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Phlebotomy and point of care testing experience required.
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Other Requirements:
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Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
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Excellent customer service skills. Must demonstrate compassion, friendliness, courtesy and tactfulness with all patient and caregiver interactions.
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Strong oral and written communication skills.
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Must be able to work well, efficiently, and multi-task in a fast-paced setting with a team of providers, office staff, administrators while serving patients and caregivers and be able to effectively engage with extended care teams such as specialists, insurers, and pharmacies.
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Must be efficient and conscientious in preparing for and delivering medical care.
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Requires an awareness of patient confidentiality and ability to follow directions well, be engaged and work with minimal guidance.
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Knowledge of insurance billing procedures and familiarization of medical terminology.
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Demonstrates will and consistency in performing medical assistant duties at an advanced level.
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Motivated self-starter, demonstrating a strong ability to use initiative and judgement to identify, analyze and solve problems.
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Occasional travel to other CHMG office locations as requested.
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Salary : $19 - $27