*Medical Assistant II - Primary Care

Schedule

Part-time, 24 hours per week:

• Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Thursday & Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Weekends: None
• Holidays: None

Benefits eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction under the supervision of the designated supervisor and assigned physician.
• Ensure completeness of ordered procedures and treatments, and maintain smooth patient flow.
• Perform general lab work and instruct patients concerning procedures, treatments, and needs.
• Ensure medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform registration and scheduling activities per organizational and departmental procedures.
• Maintain EMR files and perform general front office functions as needed.
• Perform computerized physician order entry, if directed by assigned physician.
• Precept current Medical Assistant team members or Medical Assistant Externs as requested by leadership.

Requirements

• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current certification in medical assisting required from one of the following:
  • America Association of Medical Assistants (CMA)
  • American Medical Technologists (RMA)
  • National Health Career Association (CCMA)
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA)
  • American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding required.
• TB validation (to administer or read) or validation obtained within 6 months of hire preferred.
• Knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs, Meaningful Use, and Standard Work Programs and concepts within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory and medical procedures.
• Knowledge of insurance plans and third-party payers.
• Ability to master standard clinical competencies per current Clinical policy, Point of Care, and Skills Competency checklists.
• Requires basic math and accurate data collection and entry skills.