Kona Medical Consulting is currently looking for a Certified Medical Assistant for NU Health client in St. Clair, Marysville, and/or Macomb area. Below is the complete job description and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients by greeting them in person or on the telephone.
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  Verifies patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of visit.
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  Prepares patients for the appointment by directing and/or accompanying them to the exam room.
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  Performs preliminary physical tests; measures and records blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reports patient history summary.
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  Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completes diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeps patient information confidential.
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  Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about treatment and/or surgery.
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  Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answers questions.
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  Schedules treatment and/or surgeries by making arrangements with the surgical centre, verifying times with patients and preparing charts, pre-admission, and consent forms.
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  Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complies with legal regulations.
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  Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
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  Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
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  Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
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  Generates revenue by recording billing information of services rendered, completing insurance forms, and responding to insurance and other third-party inquiries.
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  Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
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  Assures compliance with all the policies and procedures of the state where the Medical Assistant is assigned as well as all appropriate regulatory agencies.
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  Serves and protects the physician or healthcare provider practice by adhering to professional standards; policies and procedures; federal, state, and local requirements; and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
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  Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
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  Enhances the practice’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills and Qualifications

• Active Medical Assistant Certification or Registered Medical Assistant evidence.
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  High School Diploma or equivalent.
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  Two years of experience in a related field. IV experience is a great advantage.
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  Is knowledgeable of basic nursing principles and protocols.

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  Is knowledgeable of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality.
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  Is knowledgeable of medical chart reporting and records.
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  Is knowledgeable of management and organizational theory to train, delegate, and mentor staff.
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  Is able to rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
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  Is able to rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
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  Is proficient in the patient assessment process.
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  Exhibits the appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace, and confidentiality methods.
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  Is proficient in health information management by appropriately charting patient data.
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  Works effectively as a team member with physicians and office staff.
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  Reacts calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
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  Is confident in appropriately interacting with patients, families, and staff.
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  Flexibly responds to changing demands.
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  Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and directs the work of others.
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  Communicates effectively and clearly.