Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing quality patient care and assisting healthcare professionals in various clinical and administrative tasks. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the well-being of patients and work in a dynamic neurospine clinic.

Duties:
- Rooming patients

- Perform routine clinical tasks, such as taking vital signs, recording patient medical history, and preparing patients for examinations

- Pull imaging for providers

- Strict compliance with regulatory requirements
- Assist healthcare providers
- Takes X-rays as directed by healthcare providers (if certified)
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Provide exceptional patient service by addressing patient inquiries, scheduling appointments, and coordinating referrals
- Assist with coding and billing processes to ensure accurate documentation and reimbursement

- Schedule surgeries at the local hospital and Spine Surgery Center of Eugene
- Adhere to all safety protocols and infection control measures

-Strict compliance with patient confidentiality (HIPAA) requirements

- Turn over, clean and restock exam room

- Participates in quality improvement projects, training/orienting new employees, and identifies opportunities to improve and ways in which improvement might be implemented.

-May transport specimens to a lab

- Other duties as assigned

-Assist with or complete prior authorizations

-Assist with or complete insurance verifications

Competencies:

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

- Ability to navigate more than one software program proficiently

- Efficient and effective problem solving and decision making skills

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills

- Acts as a positive role model and teammate

- Maintains knowledge of neurospine surgeries, plans of care and conditions

- Plans and prioritizes daily, weekly and monthly duties

- Clear, concise and courteous communication via the phone, email and in person

- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and efficiently manage time and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy

- Strong knowledge of patient care principles and practices

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in a hospital or clinical setting strongly preferred
- Knowledgeable in medical terminology, anatomy, basic physiology, and basic coding practices
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred
Requirements:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Completion of an accredited CMA program strongly preferred

- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Current healthcare level BLS certification
- Proof of vaccination as required by the federal government

- Must pass a drug screen, criminal background check and reference check to be considered for employment.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to providing exceptional patient care. Apply today to make a difference in the lives of our patients!

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Eugene, OR 97401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Eugene, OR 97401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26