Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Busy practice is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant. Knowledge in both Rheumatology and Internal Medicine is a plus. This position will be a floater between the clinical department and requires flexibility to meet daily staffing needs. Must be a team player with great customer service skills.  

Greets patients in a courteous, professional manner and escorts patients into the exam rooms 
Properly measures and records vital signs in electronic health record and according to treatment protocols
Properly documents and verifies all prescriptions and dosing as well as any allergies to medications
Properly schedules patients and all patients when needed according to policy and procedures
Properly documents all required screening protocols based on the age of the patient
Properly documents Social and Past Medical as well as Surgical History
Properly documents and verifies all other allergies and reactions
Refills prescriptions within 24 hours of request
Properly responds to patient questions via phone, secure messages, etc. within 48 hours of receipt and documents all communications within electronic health record
Correctly completes needed forms for prior authorizations for DME, prescriptions, etc. and submits them in a timely manner
Performs and assists with various tests in exam room (EKG, ultrasound)
Initiates referrals to specialists when needed
Stays current with the required CEUs to maintain license
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations
Communicates to physician any patient concerns/ongoing care
Offers to help / assist coworkers as needed
Accepts work assignments and is flexible when short staffed
Communicates to Supervisor any needs or areas of concern in a timely manner  

Requirements:
Certified Medical Assistant
High School Graduate Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems. Skill in operating a variety of office equipment. Knowledge of Practice Management System and Electronic Health Record. Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA. Good Hygiene. Basic knowledge of concepts such as inventory control.
Ability to get along well with patients, coworkers, physicians, and management.
COVID-19 Vaccination Preferred   
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Employee is required to regularly stand; sit; walk; use hands to fingers to handle or feel; talk; hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.  Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.