Medical Assistant - CCMA/CMA/RMA

About the role

Under the supervision of the Physician/Provider, this position assists in minor office procedures and injections, performs patient intake assessments, discharges patients from clinic and procedures, educates patients on procedures and medication changes, as well as new medications. Manages the message center including taking phone calls off voicemail and entering them into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Responsibilities

• Input patient information into the computer.
• Check patients in and also check patients out by scheduling future appointments or outpatient tests.
• Answer telephones and route the calls to the correct party.
• Takes messages for all staff and physicians.
• Demonstrates the skills necessary to implement medical plan of care, clinical intervention, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
• Fulfills patient care responsibilities which may include: accompanying patients to exam room, assessing patient's general condition, collecting history, vital signs, and ensuring patient needs are met.
• Documents all interventions, patient/family responses, responsible for charting patient encounter day of visit to ensure a well documented, organized, and chronological medical record.
• LABELING, DOCUMENTING, AND TRACKING ALL SPECIMENS OR TESTS ORDERED/RECEIVED FOLLOWING THE SET STANDARDS. ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR REPORTING ALL TEST RESULTS TO PHYSICIAN.
• Sets up instruments and equipment according to proper protocol and cleans exam rooms between patient visits adhering to infection control/safety guidelines.

Requirements

Commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical & dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance, and more!

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time: Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.