Certified Medical Assistant, Pediatrics (Foley) Sign-On Bonus

Overview

*SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE*

$1000 sign-on bonus offered. Details of terms and eligibility will be discussed in the interview.

Would you like to be part of a well-established healthcare organization that is genuinely making a positive impact in our communities Become a member of our team now! This week AltaPointe is organizing a hiring event. Explore our job opportunities at submit your online application and then join us for Open Interviews to meet with a recruiter in person! Experience is not required as we have positions available at all levels.

Tuesday November 3rd 3030 Knollwood Drive in Mobile from 10 am 2 pm

Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

• Greets all patients in a professional and welcoming manner
• Assists with the completion of the assessment process of patients including but not limited to the following: height/weight vital signs and current medications for infoscriber.
• Administers injections observing the Six Rights of medication administration
• Communicates effectively with the physician/CRNP regarding the consumers physical and mental condition
• Interfaces with the multi-disciplinary team
• Reports laboratory results to the physician/CRNP
• Responds to patient phone calls in a timely and appropriate manner
• Calls in prescriptions as directed by authorized prescribers
• Facilitate PAs for prescriptions
• Updates patient medical records as needed
• Assists in arranging hospital admissions and laboratory services
• May assist collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
• May assist instructing patients about medication and special diets
• Authorizes prescription refills as directed
• Draws blood as directed
• Provides emergency care as needed (CPR MindSet etc.) according to the AltaPointe Policy & Procedures
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
• Effectively demonstrates the application of MA competencies
• Ensures all releases are obtained and scanned into P.O.S. timely and accurately.
• Accurately populates all fields as related to the admission process in the Avatar system as related to the patients insurance and guarantor rankings.
• Researches all patients that present with no insurance through Medicaid and Medicare eligibility sites.
• Verifies all insurance eligibility and enters accurate information into Avatar.
• Accurately collects out-of-pocket costs (i.e. co-pays deductibles and co-insurance).
• Balances out cash box/drawer accurately (daily) and prepares deposit.
• Makes copies faxes documents and performs other related clerical duties as needed.
• Adheres to professional code of ethics and to all 5 Star Customer Service Guidelines when dealing with Practice Manager CRNP/Physician Team Leader co-workers and patients

Additional job duties depending on location may be as follows:

• Distributes prescriptions from the doctor/CRNP/PA to the consumer.
• Assists with the patient assistance pharmacy forms as needed which includes communicating with the consumer regarding proof of income.
• Completes admissions discharges and transfers as needed.
• Coordinates appropriate services for consumers in crisis.
• Distributes Daily DSR reports.
• Performs relief for other staff members.
• Assists with and works with all organization personnel involved with any aspect of release of protected health information to ensure full coordination and cooperation under the organizations policies and procedures and legal requirements

Supervision and Consultation:

• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needs
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Actively works to enhance clinical skills

Clinical Record Keeping:

• Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
• Documentation shows that forms notes logs and other applicable written information are completed promptly accurately and updated when appropriate
• Documents legibly

Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers visitors and co-workers

• Treats consumers with care dignity and compassion
• Respects consumers privacy and confidentiality
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others
• Assists consumers and visitors as needed
• Personal values dont inhibit ability to relate and care for others
• Is sensitive to the consumers needs expectations and individual differences
• Is gentle and calm to consumers and families

Administrative and Other related duties as Assigned:

• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
• Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs
• Follows AltaPointe Policy & Procedures
• Maintains current State license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEUs) and attends to required in-services and workshops
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Possesses current certification for a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant . Must be able to stand for long periods of time continuously bend stoop kneel crouch reach and lift at least 10 pounds. Must have visual acuity in at least one eye and manual dexterity. Must have the ability to communicate verbally withstand continual deadlines concentrate and maintain accuracy in spite of frequent interruptions.

Knowledge in topics outlined below to be attained within (6) six months of employment:

• General knowledge of nursing care
• General knowledge of substance use disorders and psychiatric
• Knowledge of medical terminology especially those terms associated with substance use disorder
• Familiarity of psychopharmacology especially with medications for treatment of substance use disorders
• Demonstration of safe medication administration practices including IM injection
• Knowledge of crisis intervention to patients with substance use disorders
• Knowledge of utilizing electronic health record
• Knowledge of cultural diversity
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care Principles
• Basic clerical skills
• Use of standard office equipment including computers photocopy and facsimile machines.
• Knowledge of administration of medical and behavioral health screening tools

Required Experience:

Junior IC