Certified Medical Assistant

Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available. Position Summary The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will primarily be responsible for providing community-based, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive care. While maintaining a safe environment, the CMA will effectively communicate with patients to collect information while utilizing technology to provide patients with quality medical care and stellar customer service. This position functions in an ambulatory setting. Minimum Qualifications Minimum of two (2) years of CMA experience. High school diploma required. A current valid certification as a Medical Assistant is required (CMA, RMA, NCMA, or CCMA). Knowledge of aseptic/sterile techniques and wound care. Skilled in administering medications. Skilled in triaging patient records and maintaining inventories. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Preferred Qualifications Two (2) years of college education or Associate’s Degree preferred. Job Duties Provides professional medical assistance to patients within an assigned unit including triage and set up. Prepares patients to be treated by specialists. Responsible for providing age-appropriate and culturally sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology to provide patients with quality medical care and stellar customer service. Performs patient care tasks and selected therapies as delegated by a licensed professional including patient advocacy, teaching and performance improvement. Assists with daily clinical operations and routine administrative and clinical protocols applicable to a physician’s office setting. Triages and prepares patients for examination and/or specialty procedures. Responsible for processing patients’ referrals (urgent and non‑urgent), tests and surgery expeditiously. Pre‑authorization is managed in a timely manner to ensure reimbursement is returned. Maintains accurate tracking log and electronically records all referrals received with their dispositions for Quality Assurance purposes. Pre‑Employment / Employment Requirements All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Prospective employees must provide proof they are vaccinated against COVID‑19 prior to commencement of employment. When employment begins during flu season, all individuals must provide proof of vaccination against seasonal influenza for the current flu season unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or obtain an exemption may result in rescission of an offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Equal Opportunity Statement Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non‑discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr Morehouse School of Medicine