Certified Medical Assistant

Allergy Partners; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Allergy Partners in Crestview, FL, is seeking a Clinical Assistant responsible for coordinating patient care by assisting physicians with assessments and administering medications. The role includes taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and performing allergy testing.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, CMA certification, and at least one year of clinical assisting experience. The position requires strong communication skills and a professional appearance.

Qualifications

• High school degree is required.
• CMA certificate is required.
• At least one year of experience in clinical assisting.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and prepares them for exams.
• Assists physician during exams.
• Performs allergy tests and administers allergy injections.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assisting

Practice management software

Word processing software

Education

High school degree

CMA certificate

Job description

Job Location: 28-01-Crestview - Crestview, FL 32536

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

• Greets 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 treatment 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 responds according to clinical protocol.
• Follows up to obtain referrals and insurance authorization as requested and needed.
• Maintains clinical supply stock and medication samples.

Other Duties

• Maintains 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.

Qualifications

• High school degree required
• CMA certificate required
• At least one year of experience in clinical assisting
• Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications
• Knowledge of practice management and word processing software
• Good communication skills
• Neat, professional appearance