Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant Department: Neurology Practice Location: Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours/week Shift: First shift Required: High School Diploma, CMA and Registered Medical Assistant certifications, BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire Responsibilities Accepts reassignment, at the direction and discretion of management, as applicable to staffing levels and patient volumes. Administers medication as directed by the provider. Assists providers with patient exams/treatments/procedures. Cleans/stocks exam rooms/work spaces on an on-going basis to assure that there is an adequate supply. Performs all tasks related to stocking and cleaning in adherence to regulatory and system infection control policies/protocols. This includes responsibility for discarding outdated items and labeling multi-dose vials with date and initial opened and then discarding them per guidelines. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments based on needs of the practice. Performs tasks and documents them in alignment with infection control regulations and system policies/protocols. Collects patient data including but not limited to heights, weights, vital signs and other measurements. Documents appropriate data/information. Keeps providers aware of patient requests, needs and observations made that could be of value to the provider's assessment, care and follow-up. Documents responses to patient history/screening questions for use by providers during assessments and examinations. Follows Universal Precautions at all times during contact with patients, equipment, instruments, and/or specimens. Obtains provider initials or signature on phone message communications to verify accuracy of information communicated. Performs and documents laboratory duties which may include phlebotomy, specimen collection and performance of routine basic waived testing. Handles and coordinates reference lab testing specimens/reports and corresponding reports/documentation. Performs general clerical duties, as required, such as receiving and mailing patient test results, preparing charge tickets, transcribing data to physical or referral forms, filing and monitoring or ordering supplies. Relays information between provider(s) and client(s), which may include but is not limited to communications with patients, families, pharmacies, nursing homes, consultancy office staff, insurers, and facilities. At provider's instruction, communicates provider advice, instructions, orders and results, as applicable, including accurate documentation. Schedules patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, referral or additional office visits. Requirements High School (Required) BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - Sarah Bush Lincoln Registered Medical Assistant - American Registry of Medical Assistants Compensation Estimated Compensation Range $19.61 - $30.40 Pay based on experience. Sign-on Bonus: $3,000. Benefits We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area. Employees reap the benefit of our work culture which is steeped in professional and personal development programs. We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers. We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program—all designed to help staff achieve their goals. #J-18808-Ljbffr