Certified Medical Assistant

Allergy-Partners; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allergy Partners seeks a certified Medical Assistant to coordinate patient care under physician guidance in a fast-paced practice. You will assist with assessments, vital signs, spirometry, injections, and education while maintaining records and compliance.

Ideal candidates have a CMA certificate, at least one year in clinical assisting, and good communication skills. This position requires HIPAA adherence and professional presentation in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• CMA certification is required.
• At least one year of clinical assisting experience.
• Good communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Greets patient and escorts them from waiting room to exam rooms and prepares patients for exam or treatment.
• Takes vital signs and provides assistance to physician during procedures.
• Performs spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered.
• Maintains supplies/equipment and sterilization for treatments.
• Documents in patient medical records and calls in prescriptions as ordered.
• Administers allergy injections and monitors for adverse reactions.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Clinical assisting

Email proficiency

Practice software

Education

CMA certificate

High school diploma

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