Certified Medical Assistant, Orthopedics Pediatric, FT, Days

Job Summary

Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of the physician(s). Performs a variety of office/clerical duties as assigned by the office manager.

About the role

• Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned by the supervising physician after competency is established.

Accountabilities

• - 25% Prepare patients for examination and treatment. - 20% Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed. - 10% Assist physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery. Apply splints, casts, dressings and remove sutures with competency. Report and assist during emergencies. - 10% Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including p.o., vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injection and intramuscular injection, after demonstrating competency and passing medication administration test. - 10% Receive and return clinically-related telephone calls after communicating with physician or registered nurse regarding medical concerns of the patient. - 5% Teach patient and provide printed information, on physician request, about diagnosis, self-care within the scope of assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention and community healthcare resources. Patient education must be documented in the medical record. - 5% Document data and care in the patient medical record. Maintain as confidential. - 5% Complete medical insurance and other related forms for physician review. Communicate as needed with the patient, referral source and payor between visits. Complete patient registration, scheduling and billing tasks, pre-authorization and other general office/clerical duties as assigned. - 5% Schedule tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• No Experience Required.
• Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
• Job Related Certification
• From One Of The Following:
• CMA (AAMA); RMA (AMT); CCMA(NHA); NCMA (NCCT); RMA (ARMA); NRCMA (NAHP); or RMA (AAMP)
• In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements
• Will accept confirmation of the successful completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program.

Work Shift

• Day (United States of America)

Location

• 14 Medical Park Rd
• Richland
• Facility 3422
• Orthopedics Pediatric Department 34221000
• Orthopedics Pediatric-Practice Operations

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