CNA - Medical Flex

Certified Medical AssistantThe Certified Medical Assistant will provide direct patient care under the guidelines of the American Association of Medical Assistants.Routine:Know and follow Employee Handbook policies and procedures be knowledgeable and adhere to the HIPAA Privacy Rules, and aware of Sanctions of Privacy Violations.Be knowledgeable and adhere to the proper process of releasing, (PHI) Patient Health Information.Be knowledgeable of the Company's Products & Services, and required Authorizations.Provide speedy and efficient service at all times to Patients, Customers and Venders, visiting the facility and /or telephone contact.Provide verbal Communication clearly and in writing through proper channels.Be punctual and maintain good attendance, use time clock appropriately refer to Employee Handbook.Maintain patient confidentiality as evidenced by signed Confidentiality Agreement.Continue to illustrate role played as the Company's first impression, when communicating with Patients, Customers and Venders, use positive language and speak clearly.Represent at all times the Company business professional dress code attire.Be flexible, adaptable, and demonstrate Time Management skills as well as have the ability to read Customers.Promote departmental and organizational goals, be a team player and participate in staff meetings.Know and follow applicable safety standards and company policies and procedures.Know and follow Employee Handbook policies and proceduresCommunicate verbally and in writing through proper channelMaintain patient/employee confidentiality. Be HIPAA compliant, by observing HIPAA and group's guidelinesUse time clock appropriately (if applicable)Participate in staff meetings.Follow dress code.Notify supervisor in writing when requesting paid time off.Be courteous.Be flexible and adaptable.Promote departmental and organizational goals.Know and follow applicable safety standards.Be familiar with contents of communication book, medical forms and safety manual.Essential Job Functions:Work Position:Sitting - writing, phone calls - Frequency - 20% or more.Standing - performance procedures - Frequency - less than 40%.Walking - to and from examination room - Frequency - less than 40%.Body Movements:Lifting - 0-60 lbs or more; patients, supplies, etc. - Frequency - approximately 15%.Bending, stooping and squatting - delivering patient care - Frequency - approximately 30%.Reaching above head to 75 degrees - supplies, charts - Frequency - approximately 10%.Pushing/pulling - transporting patients in wheelchair or on gurney - Frequency - approximately 10%.Hand/grip dexterity - administer medication/injections, writing, holding instruments - Frequency - approximately 30%.Climbing stairs, one flight - Frequency - approximately 5%.Specifics:Escort patients to exam rooms and obtain complete and accurate vital signs.Obtain and document all pertinent information in patient charts.Anticipate, assist, and perform procedures ordered by the provider.Maintain timely patient flow and room availability.Maintain patient safety and confidentiality.Reinforce patient education and participate in patient teaching.Stock and maintain exam rooms, nursing stations, and individual workstations.Participate in unit duties, such as cleaning and ordering supplies.Maintain a current, accurate, procedure log, lab log, and patient's tickler files, as appropriate.Maintain and monitor all equipment used for patient care and testing, including calibration of equipments. Reports any discrepancies to the supervisor.Actively participate in nursing QI by identifying problems, providing solutions, and evaluating outcomes.Ensure appropriate handling and accurate documentation of all medications ordered by the provider.Able to initiate and appropriately participate in a Code White, Code Blue, Code Red, and Code Grey within the guidelines of scope of practice.Competent with all aspects of patient care provided in each department, thus able to float to all departments.Knowledge of VVIPA computers and able to use it as it pertains to the job.Universal precautions utilized in all patient care.Knowledge of Titmus machine, hearing testing, spirometry and other procedures as needed.Maintain current certification in drug testing, BAT. Performs urine drug testing and BAT, in accordance to regulation.Send out physical examination, urine drug screen results to companies in a timely manner.Perform all regular duties of a Certified Medical Assistant.Assign Rx Prescription refill requests to M.D.Assist P.A. with documentation and finalization.Transcribe for M.D. by generating and finalizing documents.Gather documentation for referrals and submit authorization when requested by M.D.Keep an accurate log of requestsArrange specialist visits and consults for patients.Communication with patients, such as following up by phone on lab results and hospital discharges.Assist with gathering information to comply with star measures, HEDIS, and all other guidelines.Education, Training, Experience:High school graduate of equivalent.Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.Current CPR.One year of experience in a physician office or clinic.Current venipuncture certification.Current certification in urine drug screen collection, breath alcohol, and hair analysis.Ability to work in a multi-task, high-stress environment