Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Company Description

Our practice is a made up of board certified, non-operative sports medicine specialists and primary care physicians dedicated to helping our patients function at their best. We diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, as well as practice preventative medicine. Our staff takes pride in going above and beyond what is required to ensure that each patient is focused on their recovery and continued wellness.

Job Description

Growing and busy Sports Medicine and Family practice is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant professional to join our patient oriented team.

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Full Time / Non-Exempt: Immediate Need

Pay Range: $12 to $15 per hour, depending on experience.

Company Benefits include a PTO (Paid Time Off) Bank & 401(k) retirement plan with a company match. At this time, the company does not offer a medical/dental plan.

Occasional evening and Saturday morning hours may be required.

Please respond with a Covering Letter & Resume and provide an email address and/or phone number where you can be contacted.

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THE REQUESTED INFORMATION MAY NOT BE REVIEWED.

Job Summary:

Assists physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses in providing clinical services for patients as they assess, examine and treat patients. Responsibilities include patient flow management, and assisting with medical and/or minor procedures and tests on patients, including: vital signs, EKG's, phlebotomy, pap smears, hearing/vision testing, specimen collection and other preventative health maintenance checks. Acts as the liaison between clinical staff to ensure an efficient, effective and satisfactory patient visit. In addition, maintains and orders clinical and non-clinical supplies.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Escorts patients to exam rooms and verifies patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of visit.
• Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
• Inputs and updates all patient information in an EMR system.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; and keeping patient information confidential.
• Prepares exam room and patients for procedures.
• Saves clinical staff time by helping with office procedures as directed.
• Pre-certifies diagnostics procedures and communicates instructions to patients.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; requesting new supplies; and verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
• Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Very Good Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills
• Ability to Maintain Schedules
• Ability to Maintain Confidentiality
• Ability to exert Physical Effort, Standing, Lifting, and Carrying Material or Equipment
• Ability to File and Retrieve Information
• Ability to Respond to Questions in a Tactful and Professional Manner
• Ability / Willingness to Adhere to the Established Practice Service Standards

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and experience equivalent to:

High school diploma or equivalent, plus one (1) year of technical training

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration:

• Medical Assistant Certification is required.

Familiarity with eClinicalWorks and/or other EMR systems is a plus.

Knowledge of HIPAA, MACRA/MIPS is an asset.

Normal medical office environment.

Occasional overtime may be required and/or hours may be shortened as business needs dictate.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.