Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Medical Assistant (MA) - Orthopedics

Francis Healthcare! 40 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) The Medical Assistant Certified is a multi-skilled clinical professional that provides indirect and/or direct patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with the standards of excellence and quality. Under the direction of the provider, the Medical Assistant contributes to the completion of the patient’s chief complaint (including, but not limited, to respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature), documents patient/family needs, participates in planning and implementing care for patients, and administers ordered medications (oral, injection, topically, etc.) within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines. Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the Medical Assistant role. Identifies significant changes in patient condition through data collection and reports them to the provider. Demonstrates standards of excellence in care in all interactions, for both internal and external customers. Maintains clinical and administrative skills per the departmental competency guidelines to meet patient care and daily operational needs. Travels to other facilities for providers or adjusts hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the practice manager as needed. Maintains a safe and supportive environment by keeping the work area, exam rooms, and equipment in clean, orderly, and safe manner, ensuring availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment. Assists patient and provider with virtual health visits which may include setting up the visit through appropriate platform, pre-charting the virtual visit prior to the scheduled appointment, contacting the patient to ensure preparedness for the virtual visit, troubleshooting virtual visit issues when needed, obtaining chief complaint and health maintenance checks, medication review, and other relevant patient details prior to the actual virtual visit. Documents in electronic medical records (EMR) accurately and appropriately. Manages in basket messages in the electronic health record (EHR) under the Provider’s verbatim instructions. My Chart requests, patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, and check-in/check-out). This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Licensing/Certification Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required): Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA); National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) (not accepted in the state of South Carolina) If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable (not accepted in the state of South Carolina) BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH) Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant post-secondary education program (preferred in all states except South Carolina) An accredited Medical assistant post-secondary education program A Career and technical education health sciences program approved by the South Carolina Department of Education A medical assisting program provided by a branch of the United States military A Medical assisting United States Department of Labor approved Registered Apprenticeship program A Training program that is delivered, in whole or in part, by a health care employer that aligns to a nationally accredited certification exam Work Experience Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred) 1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred) Training Language Adults (18-64 years) General office environment. May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.* Prolonged periods of working alone. * Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to potential electrical shock Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
• • Successfully completes skills or competency checklists to be able to help physicians examine and treat patients, performing such tasks as handing them instruments, giving injections, removing sutures, changing dressings on wounds.
• • Medical terminology
• • Ability to use standard office equipment (i.e. computer, copier, phone, fax machine)

Medical Assistant (MA) The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled clinical professional that provides indirect and/or direct patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with the standards of excellence and quality. Under the direction of the provider, the Medical Assistant contributes to the completion of the patient’s chief complaint (including, but not limited, to respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature), documents patient/family needs, participates in planning and implementing care for patients, and may administers ordered medications (oral, injection, topically, etc.) within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines. Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the Medical Assistant role. Identifies significant changes in patient condition through data collection and reports them to the provider. Demonstrates standards of excellence in care in all interactions, for both internal and external customers. Maintains clinical and administrative skills per the departmental competency guidelines to meet patient care and daily operational needs. Travels to other facilities for providers or adjusts hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the practice manager as needed. Maintains a safe and supportive environment by keeping the work area, exam rooms, and equipment in clean, orderly, and safe manner, ensuring availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment. Assists patient and provider with virtual health visits which may include setting up the visit through appropriate platform, pre-charting the virtual visit prior to the scheduled appointment, contacting the patient to ensure preparedness for the virtual visit, troubleshooting virtual visit issues when needed, obtaining chief complaint and health maintenance checks, medication review, and other relevant patient details prior to the actual virtual visit. Documents in electronic medical records (EMR) accurately and appropriately. Manages in basket messages in the electronic health record (EHR) under the Provider’s verbatim instructions. My Chart requests, patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, and check-in/check-out). This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required within 12 months of start date): Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)(not accepted in the state of South Carolina) Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA); National Association for Health Professionals (not accepted in the state of South Carolina) (If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable (not accepted in the state of South Carolina) BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH) Enrollment in an approved Medical Assistant program (required within 30 days employment) Work Experience Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred) 1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred) Training Language Adults (18-64 years) General office environment. May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.* Prolonged periods of working alone. * Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to potential electrical shock Gaseous risk exposure Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records. Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height. Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing. Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses. Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms. Successfully completes skills or competency checklists to be able to help physicians examine and treat patients, performing such tasks as handing them instruments, giving injections, removing sutures, changing dressings on wounds. Medical terminology Ability to use standard office equipment (i.e. computer, copier, phone, fax machine) Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability RSFPP Orthopedics - RSFPP - Specialty Care It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). 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