Certified Medical Assistant

Allergy Partners; Concord (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allergy Partners is seeking a Clinical Assistant to coordinate patient care with physicians and support staff. You will greet patients, assist with assessments, perform spirometry, administer allergy injections, and document care in the medical records system.

The role requires a CMA credential and at least one year of clinical assisting experience, with strong communication skills and familiarity with practice management software.勤

Qualifications

• High school degree required.
• CMA certificate required.
• At least one year of clinical assisting experience.
• Comfortable using email and Internet applications.
• Knowledge of practice management and word processing software.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort to exam rooms.
• Assist physician with assessments and procedures.
• Take vital signs and prepare patients for treatment.
• Perform spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered.
• Prepare and sterilize supplies and equipment.
• Document details in patient medical records.
• Call in prescriptions as ordered by physician.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Good communication skills

Neat appearance

Education

High school degree

CMA certificate

Tools

Practice management software

Word processing software

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: coordinates patient care with physician, assists physician with assessment, gives medication pursuant to physician order and assists with administrative duties that further patient care.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Clinical SupportGreets patient and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam or treatment; takes vital signs.Provides assistance to physician when requested.Performs Spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered.Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.Performs patient education when appropriate.Completes appropriate documentation in patients medical record.Calls in prescriptions as ordered by physician or nurse practitioner.Performs allergy prick testing and/or intradermal testing as ordered by physician.Administers allergy injections to shot patients as set forth on physician approved schedule.Monitors patients medical status for possible adverse reaction following receipt of allergy injection.Maintains emergency equipment, including oxygen, code kit, suction, etc.Answers patient-related telephone calls and respond according to clinical protocol.Follows up to obtain referrals and insurance authorization as requested and needed.Maintains clinical supply stock and medication samples.OtherMaintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice.Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions.Attends CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and OIG training programs as required.Attends all regular meetings.Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager.Completes all assigned AP training (such as CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, Compliance, Information Security, others) within designated timeframes.Complies with Allergy Partners and respective hub/department policies and reports incidents of policy violations to a Supervisor/Manager/Director, Department of Compliance & Privacy or via the AP EthicsPoint hotline.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:High school degree requiredCMA certificate requiredQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:At least one year of experience in clinical assistingComfortable using email and interacting with Internet applicationsKnowledge of practice management and word processing softwareGood communication skillsNeat, professional appearance