Medical Assistant II Certified - Digestive Health Smithfield

Medical Assistant II Certified - Digestive Health Smithfield

Digestive Health /Smithfield is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team of professionals serving patients with gastroenterology and hepatology conditions in a physician practice setting. We provide many clinic location options to our patients and specific work assignments are determined by the provider you work with or position you fill. The work hours are approximately 40 hours/week M-TH 8a-5:00p, and Friday 9a-12:30p. The office is closed on nights/weekends/holidays. Our team is comprised of individuals that deliver exceptional patient care through positivity, compassion, and teamwork. We pride ourselves on our family-oriented culture, our quality of service, and our constant pursuit to always be better than we were the day before. UNC/Rex offers opportunities for career advancement and provides an environment that is fun and family oriented. If you want to be a part of a team that works hard, has fun, and works together to accomplish a common goal, this may be the position for you. Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

The Medical Assistant II, Certified provides routine clinical and administrative support to providers and other health care team members in an outpatient clinic setting. Works under the clinical supervision of the provider for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor. This position qualifies for a $7500 commitment incentive paid out over 3 years.

Responsibilities include: performing rooming and/or intake process, collecting and data, including vital signs, height, weight, and data related to patient's reason for visit; collecting patient and family data, including medical and social history; reviewing patient's current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy; assisting the provider as directed, during treatments, examinations and procedures; collecting specimens and performing phlebotomy; administering medications under the direction of a provider; performing tests, for examples EKG, eye exams, under the direction of a provider; reviewing the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings; ensuring exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure; providing patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed; preparing, cleaning, stocking, and maintaining exam and treatment rooms; cleaning and sterilizing instruments; assisting with patient registration, check in/check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments, and referrals; answering clinic telephone and assisting in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse; assisting in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse. Additional essential responsibilities may include precepting new medical assistant/credentialed medical assistant hires and medical assistant externs, training other medical assistants in clinic procedures, assisting the physician with maintaining preventive health measures for a panel of patients, performing clinic based quality or safety role, and managing clinic supply ordering.

Education Requirements: None required as long as other position qualifications are met. Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accreditation Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is strongly preferred but not required. Licensure/Certification Requirements: Requires Medical Assistant certification by either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Health Career Association (CCMA), National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA). Basic Life Support Certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required. Professional Experience Requirements: Possess at least one year of full-time experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified. Demonstrate possession of the competencies outlined in the Medical Assistant, Certified Advancement Worksheet through their application and interview. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Ability to perform the essential functions of the position as outlined above. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to engage positively with patients and families and to work as a team with staff and providers. Ability to use a computer to document required information into the electronic medical record.