Medical Assistant Certified/Registered (Sanford GI Clinic)

About the role

The Medical Assistant supports the patient care mission by carrying out medical and administrative tasks in accordance with their scope of practice. They escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts. Additionally, they coordinate and provide patient support services such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones, greeting patients, and registering patients in a patient care area.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs and a chief complaint for the visit on the patient flow sheet form.
• Run spirometry tests and EKGs on patients and assist the Primary Care Physicians during examinations.
• Review patient records, ensuring they are complete with regard to previously ordered studies such as laboratory reports, x-ray reports, electrocardiogram reports, G.I. reports, CT scan reports, bronchoscopy reports, ER visits, and physician dictation.
• Assure that examining rooms are properly equipped with supplies and ensure that all equipment is in working order, ordering supplies as needed.
• Call for pre-certifications and collaborate with patient account representatives and secretaries to facilitate referrals.
• Work between the secretary and nursing personnel to keep patient flow smooth.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice for medical/clinic assistants.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certification through any of the following regulatory bodies is required: CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) – American Association of Medical Assistants, RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) – American Medical Technologists, CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) – National Healthcare Association, or NCMA (National Certified Medical Assistant)
• Current CPR/BLS Certification or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in a clinic setting preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology, medical supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control
• Prior experience or knowledge of examinations, diagnostics, and treatment room procedures
• Basic understanding of ICD-10 coding, CPT coding, and medical necessity as related to the ordering of laboratory work or procedures

Skills

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

Benefits

PMC offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the total health and well-being of our team members so they can thrive personally and professionally. For more information, please refer to our benefits overview.

Pay

The pay rate is hourly (non-exempt).

Schedule

The shift is a Day Shift (Monday through Friday) with no weekends or holidays.