Certified Medical Assistant-RHC

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant for our Rural Health Clinic. The role assists the provider with treatment of patients in the office, handles administrative and nursing duties related to patient care, and maintains high quality of care within the office setting. Responsibilities Perform general nursing duties, assess patients’ general condition and take vital signs. Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. Document all activities, interventions, and medications in the patient record. Obtain pre-certifications, pre-authorizations, and referrals from insurance companies. Promote wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating physician advice and instructions. Handle critical lab values and promptly seek physician orders; schedule outside referrals; assist with medical procedures; answer telephone; schedule patients for office visits and/or hospital tests; send prescriptions to pharmacy; call patients with test results. Assist physicians in the treatment and care of patients and maintain exam rooms and other patient areas for patients to be examined. Ensure safety, infection control, and adherence to office policies and procedures. Perform routine office laboratory procedures. Maintain equipment and supplies needed for patient care. Answer the phones and triage telephone patient care issues directly to clinic provider. Adhere to Corporate Policies, JCAHO, Rural Health Departmental Policies and Procedures, and Personnel Employee Handbook. Demonstrate professionalism and accountability. Foster an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. Cover for co‑workers’ absence, assist other nursing personnel when needed, and complete the full range of duties in other areas as required. Perform general receptionist duties, including answering phones, scheduling patients, preparing cash receipts, registering patients, and entering daily charges. Other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr