What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant, Floater (BayView) position at AltaPointe Health Systems?
Overview
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 hosting TWO hiring events. Explore our job opportunities at AltaPointe.org, 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, February 11 – 3030 Knollwood Drive in Mobile from 10 am – 2 pm
Thursday, February 13– 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 consumer’s 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 PA’s 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 patient’s 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 :
Supervision and Consultation :
Clinical Record Keeping :
Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers
Administrative and Other related 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 :
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