Certified Medical Assistant

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 Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of CMA experience. Education: High school diploma required. A current valid certification as a Medical Assistant is also 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. Description of Job Duty Provides professional medical assistance to patients within an assigned unit including triage and set up. Prepare patients to be treated by specialist. 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 of 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 record electronically all referrals received with their dispositions for Quality Assurance purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Morehouse School of Medicine