What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RHEUMATOLOGY - FULL-TIME position at Toledo Clinic?
Job Description
Job Description
Toledo Clinic's Rheumatology Department, Arthritis Associates, located on Woodley Rd is Toledo is seeking a Registered (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA / CCMA) to provide clinical support in a fast paced office. This position is full-time and will be scheduled M / T / TH (7 : 45am-5 : 00pm), W (7 : 45am - 4 : 00pm), and F (7 : 45am - 1 : 00pm).
Toledo Clinic is offering a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus to qualified Medical Assistants. Sign-On Bonuses are payable within 30 days of hire to employees that have active and verified credentials (ex : RMA / CMA / CCMA / CPCT / A). For candidates that have not yet obtained or need to renew their credential, the Sign-On Bonus is payable once the credential is obtained and verified. After one year of service, qualified Medical Assistants / Certified Patient Care Techs will be eligible for an additional $2,000 Retention Bonus.
General Summary :
Assist physician(s) with patient treatment, prepares patient for physician(s), and performs various clerical duties.
Works under the supervision of the Office Manager.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities :
Example of Essential Duties :
1) Assist Drs. with patient care. (Calling patients with test results, relaying messages to / from the physician.)
2) Escorting patients to exam room.
3) Preparing exam rooms.
4) Preparing patient for Drs. (histories, vitals, etc.).
5) Assist with aspirations / injections.
6) Order and maintain exam room supplies and instruments.
7) Administering injections.
Other Essential Duties May Include (but are not limited to) :
8) Various clerical duties (i.e. : faxing orders, referrals, etc.).
9) Sterilizing and preparing instruments.
10) Follow up with lab work and / or x-rays.
11) Provide patient training and education for medications including self-injectable medications.
12) Submitting prior authorizations for medications and tests.
13) Completing FMLA and disability forms for patients.
14) Laundry
15) Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Required :
- Excellent interpersonal skills required.
- Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame.
- Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
- Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles.
- Credentialed as a Medical Assistant (i.e. : CMA or RMA) or Patient Care Tech (CPCT / A)
Education :
Preferred :
