Certified Medical Assistant

$1500.00 Sign On Bonus - external candidates only!Location/Department: MMPC - Physician Center - Batesville72 hours per pay period - benefits eligibleJob Summary:Performs a wide range of clinical duties while assisting the provider in giving quality care in a medical office setting. Primary responsibilities include; gathering patient data, chart scribing & chart preparation/review. Will demonstrate the knowledge required to provide age-appropriate care for the patients served in the practice. Must complete required computer training & develop a strong working knowledge of the patient chart in the EHR to be aware of health insurance guidelines for pre-authorizations, referral processes, & have ability to schedule diagnostics/specialist visits as ordered by the provider. Requires experience in a medical care setting interacting with patients & their families, detail oriented, having the ability to stay focused, caring, responsible & organized.Supervisory Responsibilities: NoneDuties/Responsibilities:Assists patients into exam rooms in a prompt, efficient, & friendly manner.Takes vital signs & prepares patient for exam in an accurate & appropriate manner.Transports patients safely & efficiently.Assists as needed with patient care as requested including set-up & tear down of procedures.Prepare & mails appropriate preparation instructions to patients.Inquires & documents in patient's health record as appropriate regarding x-rays & test results for patient appointments.Performs EKG testing as ordered & enters charges. Submits order to health records in a timely manner.Performs venipuncture safely & accurately & submits orders appropriately.Performs subcutaneous & intramuscular injections, enters charges, & documents.Assists the patient with maintaining an updated medication record.Call prescriptions into pharmacies accurately & timely.Assists in the education regarding medications & their side effects.Demonstrates knowledge of isolation procedures.Cleans & maintains equipment according to policy.Transports instruments & equipment in a safe manner.Prepares specimens for lab in a safe & timely manner.Checks & puts away sterilized instruments accurately.Cleans exam rooms in a safe & efficient manner.Determines call direction in an accurate, efficient, & friendly manner.Takes accurate messages & delivers in a timely manner.Orchestrates effective communication over multiple phone lines for both incoming & outgoing calls.Confirms all upcoming appointments by phone.Maintains appropriate statistics for patient care.Schedules, acknowledges, & edits all physician's schedules on computer system. Assists front office as needed.Retrieves/ handles voicemail messages as appropriate in a timely manner & documents all encounters with patient in health record.Sorts mail & delivers to physician areas.Organizes & retrieves referral letters & information pertinent to the patient's care including information from the EHR & scans.Assists in complying with pre-certification needs for testing & therapies.Stocks rooms with appropriate supplies as requested.Maintain security systems as appropriate.Takes responsibility for ordering & maintaining supplies & equipment as requested.Carries out provider orders, including authorization of refills according to established protocols.Acts as liaison between provider & patient, communicating essential instructions given by provider & implementing patient education.Gathers the patient's medical data, then presents it to the provider in the patient's presence.Assists the provider by scribing the physical exam, provider's orders, initiates the visit plan & provides appropriate patient education.Assists provider with evaluation of clinical processes for quality & efficiency.Evaluates patient's condition by accurately performing physical & psychosocial assessments as recommended.Documents completely & accurately, according to protocol, within the EHR.Required Skills/Abilities: Strong verbal, written, & listening communication skillsExceptional organizational skills, able to multi-taskAble to perform basic medical assisting skillsMust be able to operate office & medical equipment Education and Experience:Additional education & training beyond high school is requiredMinimum of 1 year prior medical assisting experience preferredMust complete Family Team Care trainingCertified Medical Assistant preferred Physical Requirements: Frequent use of hands, walking, sitting, standing, kneeling, reaching, stooping, talking, pushing, pullingOccasionally may have to lift up to 25 lbsEqual Opportunity Employer