Medical Assistant Certified F / T Day

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of the physician(s). Performs a variety of office / clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned by the supervising physician after competency is established.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values : Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Performs clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties as directed by the physician and within the scope of training and certification, including point of care testing. Receives critical lab values, reports value to physician and documents notification in medical record.

Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Obtains and records patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies. Pends orders for physician signature.

Prepares exam and treatment rooms. Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning / sterilizing instruments as needed.

Assists physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery. Apply splints, casts, dressings and remove sutures with competency. Report and assist during emergencies.

Prepares and administers medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including p.o., vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injection and intramuscular injection, after demonstrating competency and passing medication administration test.

Receives and returns clinically related telephone calls after communicating with physician or registered nurse regarding medical concerns of the patient.

Teaches patient and provide printed information, on physician request, about diagnosis, self-care within the scope of assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention and community healthcare resources. Patient education must be documented in the medical record.

Documents data and cares in the patient medical record.

Completes medical insurance and other related forms for physician review. Communicates as needed with the patient, referral source and payor between visits. Completes patient registration, scheduling and billing tasks, pre-authorization and other general office / clerical duties as assigned. Schedules tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.

Experience - No experience required.

In Lieu Of

In lieu of the education requirement stated above, will accept confirmation of the successful completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

Job Related Certification from one of the following : CMA (AAMA); RMA (AMT); CCMA(NHA); NCMA (NCCT); RMA (ARMA); NRCMA (NAHP); or RMA (AAMP)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Able to maintains confidentiality.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

West Georgia Road Practices

Facility

2017 Keystone Family Medicine

Department

20171000 Keystone Family Medicine-Practice Operations

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