What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at Metrolina Nephrology Associates?
Description
Metrolina Nephrology Associates is the region’s most recognized and experienced nephrology group. The practice has been on the forefront of the treatment and management of kidney disease for more than 40 years. Composed of 43 Nephrologists and 40 Nephrology Advanced Practitioners, our practice serves patients from eight convenient locations.
Our extensive network of providers and offices allow our practice to deliver care in an atmosphere that is personal, patient centered, and compassionate.
By providing service excellence through highly specialized physicians and staff, we commit to serving the individual needs and circumstances of our patients.
It is our mission to provide the most comprehensive nephrology services available with a personal commitment to enhance our patients’ quality of life through professional activity and dedication.
Metrolina has competitive wages and benefits and a generous paid time off package beginning in your first year of employment: 4 weeks (accrued) paid time off PLUS 7 additional paid holidays! We also have a generous 401k plan beginning after 90 days of service with two plan entry dates (Jan & July). We offer two medical plans, employer paid employee dental, vision, employer paid basic life insurance, disability, critical illness, accident, pet insurance and more.
A non-exempt position responsible for providing selected clinical and administrative/clerical support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office and optimal patient care management. Duties will be assigned to the Medical Assistant in accordance with North Carolina laws and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) governing such action and activities.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Daily clinics are prepared for in advance
- Completes patient work ups to include…
-Vital Signs
-Weight
-Updating PMH
-Quality measure reconciliation
- Administers Intradermal, IM and Subcutaneous injections
- Works prescription refills according to practice policy
- Performs precise capillary phlebotomy
- Schedules appointments
- Updates pharmacy information
- Demonstrates an understanding of Immunization, Lab Order, Charge and Problem entry as well as their associated workflows.
- Reviews encounter forms for orders
- Patient education is distributed at each visit as needed
- Follows operating instructions and notifies appropriate personnel of any malfunctions.
- Cleans and prepares exam rooms prior to and in between patient appointments
- Complies with legal regulations as assigned
- daily cleaning and refrigeration temperature logs
- eye wash station logs
- medication sample logs
- Completes required CEU’s
Requirements
- High School Diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
- Completion of a medical assistant training program through an accredited school
- Minimum of two years’ experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant.
- CMA, RMA. Medical Assistant certification has been maintained.
- CPR certification is current.