Certified Medical Assistant

Allergy Partners; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Allergy Partners in Mechanicsville, VA is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support patient care under physician supervision. Responsibilities include greeting patients, taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with assessments and treatments as ordered.

The role requires CMA certification, a high school diploma, and at least one year of clinical experience. Proficiency with practice management software and good communication are essential; confidentiality and HIPAA compliance are

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CMA certificate required.
• At least one year of clinical assisting experience.
• Knowledge of practice management software.
• Good communication skills and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort to exam rooms; take vital signs.
• Assist physician with examinations and treatments as ordered.
• Call in prescriptions and document in medical records.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Clinical assisting

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

CMA certificate

Tools

Practice management software

Word processing

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 42-02-Mechanicsville - Mechanicsville, VA, Salary Range: $18.35 - $23.00, 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 Support

• 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 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.

Other

• 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: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High school degree required

CMA certificate required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least one year of experience in clinical assisting
• Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applicationsKnowledge of practice management and word processing software
• Good communication skills
• Neat, professional appearance