Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical AssistantCertified Medical Assistants are responsible for providing assistance to providers in the direct and indirect care of Practice Management patients. Performs patient or office related duties including but not limited to clinical measurements and data collection. Documents data and provider directed information clearly and accurately in patient records. Functions clinically as support staff to provider(s).Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/weekRequired: CMA; RMA; BLS or CPR within 90 daysPay: Based on experience, starting at $19.61 $3,000 sign-on bonusResponsibilities:Accepts reassignment, at the direction and discretion of management, as applicable to staffing levels and patient volumes.Administers medication as directed by the provider.Obtains provider initials or signature on phone message communications to verify accuracy of information communicated.At provider's instruction, communicates provider advice, instructions, orders and results, as applicable, including accurate documentation.Documents responses to patient history/screening questions for use by providers during assessments and examinations.Follows Universal Precautions at all times during contact with patients, equipment, instruments, and/or specimens.May assist with collection of various patient data including but not limited to heights, weights, vital signs and other measurements.Assists providers with patient exams/ treatments/procedures. Documents appropriate data/information.Keeps providers aware of patient requests, needs and observations made that could be of value to the provider's assessment, care and follow-up.Relays information between provider(s) and client(s), which may include but is not limited to communications with patients, families, pharmacies, nursing homes, consultancy office staff, insurers, and facilities.May assist with scheduling patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, referral or additional office visits.Accompanies provider during clinic and documents a variety of data in patient electronic medical record. Enters orders in the electronic medical record in order to achieve meaningful use standards.Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments based on needs of the practice. Performs tasks and documents them in alignment with infection control regulations and system policies/protocols.Performs general clerical duties, as required, such as receiving and mailing patient test results, preparing charge tickets, transcribing data to physical or referral forms, filing and monitoring or ordering supplies.Cleans/stocks exam rooms/work spaces on an on-going basis to assure that there is an adequate supply. Performs all tasks related to stocking and cleaning in adherence to regulatory and system infection control policies/protocols. This includes responsibility for discarding outdated items and labeling multi-dose vials with date and initial opened and then discarding them per guidelines.Requirements:High School (Required)BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.When you come to work for Sarah Bush Lincoln or Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, you have our commitment to help make this the best work experience of your life. Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us! We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area. Employees reap the benefit of our work culture which is steeped in professional and personal development programs. We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers. We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program-- all designed to help staff achieve their goals.