Medical Assistant (Certified) II

About the role

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! The Medical Assistant, Certified functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The Medical Assistant, Certified performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice that assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly. This job will also entail moderately complex procedures and coordinating multiple resources for patient services. May also perform duties for prior authorization, referrals (incoming/outgoing), good faith estimates, and/or payment collections.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients to exam rooms and prepare them for exams
• Perform and document vital signs
• Assist with procedures
• Prepare and administer medications with physician’s authorization
• Perform EKGs
• Use CPR skills when required
• Draw blood
• Provide patient education regarding office policies, medication, and management of disease, home treatments, and special diets
• Stock exam rooms, clean rooms, clean instruments, and dispose of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards
• Perform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times
• Adhere to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience Qualifications

• Two (2) years of related customer-facing experience, preferably in healthcare

Skills and Abilities

• Computer knowledge required
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills to interact with patients, patients’ families/visitors, and clinical staff, including all levels of providers
• Ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
• Phlebotomy skills and experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant – National Healthcareer Association required
• or Medical Assistant – American Medical Technologist required
• or National Certified Medical Assistant – National Center for Competency Testing required
• or Certified Medical Assistant – American Association of Medical Assistants required
• Basic Life Support Certified – American Heart Association required within 30 days of hire; recertification every two years

Physical Demand

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