Certified Medical Assistant

Allergy-Partners; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allergy Partners in Stillwater, OK is seeking a CMA-certified clinical assistant to coordinate patient care alongside physicians. You will greet patients, take vitals, assist with exams, perform spirometry, and help with allergy testing and injections. Strong communication and professional appearance are essential.

The role requires at least one year of clinical assisting experience, familiarity with practice management software, and adherence to HIPAA and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CMA certificate required.
• At least one year of clinical assisting experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Neat, professional appearance.
• Familiar with practice management and word processing software.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort to exam rooms and prepare for visits.
• Take vital signs and assist physician during exams.
• Perform spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered.
• Prepare and sterilize supplies and equipment for treatments.
• Document in patient records and call in prescriptions as ordered.
• Administer allergy injections and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Perform allergy prick/intradermal testing as ordered.
• Maintain emergency equipment and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional appearance

Email proficiency

Software knowledge

Education

CMA certificate

High school diploma

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