Certified Medical Assistant - Cape Fear Valley Fayetteville Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Full Time, Days

Cape Fear Valley HealthFayetteville, NC, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Opportunity At CFV Fayetteville Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

CFV Fayetteville Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is offering a full-time position in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The role is part of the Cape Fear Valley Fayetteville Orthopedics & Sports Medicine department under the Nursing Support job family. The work shift is during the day.

This position offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus and is responsible for supporting administrative and clinical requirements of physicians and other licensed medical staff. The role involves assisting in obtaining patient vital signs, updating patients' charts, compiling statistical data, and adhering to policy / procedure / practice, regulatory requirements, and JCAHO standards. The incumbent will also administer care to clinic patients under the supervision of the physician and other licensed medical staff.

Major Job Functions include :

Maintaining patients' rights, confidentiality, dignity, and well-being
Maintaining an accurate, relevant record of patient care and patient contact per visit and per telephone
Collecting and processing all point of care, lab, and pathology samples per CFVH policy
Performing quality and safety checks on all waived testing equipment and supplies per CFVHS policies
Performing patient education under the direction of the Provider
Administering and recording treatments, dressing changes, medications, and therapies under the direction and order of the LIP
Chaperoning, setting up for, and assisting providers in procedures and examinations as needed
Properly handling and preparing reusable instruments for return to Central Sterile Processing for sterilization
Disposing of biohazard and pharmaceutical waste per OSHA guidelines and per CFVH Policy
Maintaining a clean patient care environment by following Infection Prevention Standards for between patient cleaning and terminal cleaning
Ensuring appropriate supply stock and instrument supplies in designated areas
Other duties as assigned

Physician Office Practice Additional Job Functions include :

Performing front desk reception to include greeting patients and scheduling appointments

Assisting clerk / receptionist with ICD and CPT coding, input to computer for billing, insurance, and QA purposes

Coordinating and communicating with outside healthcare partners such as home health, hospice, DME companies, community paramedics, and ACO to carry out the provider directed patient plan of care

Monitoring Epic In Basket and responding to all messages in an appropriate time frame

Performing components of well visits or physicals as directed by the provider

Performing scheduled nursing visits as directed by the provider

Completing all required documentation for each patient visit prior to provider beginning visit

Performing High Level Disinfection according to CFVH policy and manufacturer's instructions

Floating to other clinics as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications include :

Education, Training, and Experience :

High school diploma or equivalent required

Basic Life Support (BLS) required from the American Heart Association

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program with successful completion of a nationally recognized certification exam required. Acceptable organizations are :

CMA - American Association of Medical Assistants

RMA - American Medical Technologists

CMA(MEDCA) - Medical Career Assessments

RMA(ARMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants

CMA - National Association for Health Professionals

CCMA - National Healthcare Association

NRCMA - National Association for Health Professionals

Work Experience :

1 year clinical experience in an outpatient clinical setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

Recognizes life-threatening situations, responds, and activates emergency services

Effectively communicates with all customers, staff, and providers in-person and via phone, including greeting, identifying self by name and role, and returning calls in a timely manner

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to see, hear, read, and have manual ability to use office and clinical equipment

Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting

May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Required Licenses and Certifications :

BLS - American Heart Association

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / Disability / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

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