Certified Medical Assistant I, Multispecialty Hospital Based, Chilton Medical Center, Cedar Crest

Description

Responsible for providing general direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting under the direct supervision of a physician. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure functionality of practice operations to provide excellent patient care. Ensures medical facilities run smoothly, and works in a clerical, administrative, or clinical capacity, and may even be asked to perform more specialized tasks.

Must be professional, self starter, experienced CMA with ability to multi-task

Principal Accountabilities:

Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.

• Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
• Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards.
• Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
• Taking vital signs: Typically performed before a patient sees a doctor to establish a baseline for future exams 
• Assisting with examinations: Working closely with physicians to perform clinical tasks 
• Collecting and preparing laboratory samples: Instructing patients on how to collect samples or drawing blood 
• Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times. Strong written and communication skills
• Greeting patients: Welcoming patients to the facility and Scheduling appointments: Organizing appointments for patients 
• Maintaining medical records: Recording patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system 
• Cleaning patient rooms: Sanitizing and reorganizing patient rooms between visits 
• Prepping examination rooms: Ensuring the exam room is ready for the patient, including disinfecting equipment and stocking supplies 
• Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• **National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.
• OR Precertification agreement must be signed if expired or receiving certification within 60 days of employment.**

Preferred:

Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.

• 1 year of experience in Health Care services.
• 2+ Years Experience in outpatient, ambulatory setting
• Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times
• BLS upon hire
• EPIC or similar EMR system
• Ability to work within computer systems