Certified Medical Assistant

Allergy Partners; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allergy Partners in Stillwater, OK seeks a Clinical Support professional to coordinate patient care with physicians and assist with assessments and medication administration per orders.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, assisting physicians, conducting spirometry, preparing supplies, documenting in medical records, and handling prescriptions and allergy testing according to physician schedules. Strong communication and neat appearance required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CMA certificate required.
• At least one year of experience in clinical assisting.
• Comfortable using email and Internet applications.
• Good communication skills and neat, professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and escorts them to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam or treatment; takes vital signs.
• Assists physician when requested and provides support during procedures.
• Performs spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment; ensures sterilization.
• Performs patient education and documents in medical records.
• Calls in prescriptions as ordered by physician or NP; monitors for adverse reactions after injections.
• Performs allergy skin testing and injections per physician schedule; maintains emergency equipment.
• Responds to patient inquiries per clinical protocol and follows up on referrals/insurance authorizations.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

CMA certificate

Job description

Job Details

Location: 71-01-Stillwater - Stillwater, OK 74074

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

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.
• Mantains 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.
• Mantains 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 applications
• Knowledge of practice management and word processing software
• Good communication skills
• Neat, professional appearance