Certified Medical Assistant - Gastro

Springfield Clinic; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians, optometrists, NP/PA, and nursing staff in direct and indirect patient care. You will organize records, take vital signs, assist in exams and procedures, and coordinate referrals and tests.

Responsibilities include scheduling, answering phones, patient instruction, and ensuring compliance with clinic policies. Requires CMA/NCMA credentials or CPR certification within 30 days of hire with a High School diploma or

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program as required by certifying body.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire date; CMA/NCMA credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing the nursing station and work area to facilitate workflow.
• Organize all written medical information for physician/nurses review and place in the record in correct order; proofread dictation.
• Answer phones for physician, nurse and receptionist; schedule appointments efficiently.
• Open mail and distribute, file information, organize written communications.
• Order office and medical supplies; stock exam rooms; maintain Infection Control policies.
• Interview patients to determine chief complaint and document in medical records.
• Take vital signs and document results; assist with office procedures under supervision.
• Order diagnostic tests as directed; prepare patients for exams and provide home-care instructions.
• Give medications as directed; assist with immunizations under supervision; determine insurance pre-certifications/referrals.
• Provide patient education and reinforce teaching under provider direction; call in prescriptions as required.

Education

High School graduate or GED

Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program

CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines

Job description

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for functioning as an assistant to the physician, optometrist, NP/PA, RN's, and LPN's in the areas of direct and indirect patient care, laboratory procedures, charging and medical records.

Job Relationships

Reports to the Operations Manager

Principal Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing the nursing station and work area to facilitate good work flow.
• Organize all written medical information for physician/nurses review and place in the record in correct order. Proof read appropriate dictation.
• Assist in answering phones for physician, nurse and receptionist.
• Schedule appointments effectively and efficiently according to patient needs.
• Open mail and distribute to appropriate person, file miscellaneous office information, organize all written communication.
• Order all office supplies utilizing cost containment methods.
• Order all medical supplies, stock exam rooms, clean according to Infection Control Policies.
• Follow all Clinic policies including the Nursing Dress Code Policy. Adhere to clinic performance standards.
• Interview patient to determine chief complaint and document information in medical record.
• Take vital signs and document results.
• May perform office procedures such as but not limited to sterile urine cath, suture removal, staple removal or removal of casts under the direction of a N.P, P.A. or physician.
• Order diagnostic tests, exams and procedures according to physician's order.
• Prepare patient for physician exam.
• Give patients instructions for home care, medications, etc. under N.P., P.A. or physician direction.
• Give medications orally and subcutaneously under the direction of the N.P., P.A. or physician.
• Administer allergy injections only under the direct supervision of the physician prescriber of the antigen.
• Perform pre-certifications/referral for insurance companies as necessary.
• Provide patient/family education and reinforce all patient teaching under provider’s direction.
• Call in prescriptions to pharmacy, provide patient instructions and document under provider’s direction.
• Schedule procedures/surgeries as necessary.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program as required by the certifying body.

Licenses/Certificates

• Maintain RMA, CMA or NCMA credentials according to requirements established by the certifying body.
• Provide copy of credentials to Human Resources prior to expiration of certification period.
• Must be a registered or certified Medical Assistant through one of the following: American Med Techs (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Health Career Association (NHA), American Allied Health (AAH) at time of hire, or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).
  • If a different credentialing body is presented it will need reviewed and approved by the Director of Nursing.
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire date.

Working Environment

• Works in office setting during the hours the Clinic is available to patients/families.
• Sitting vs. standing averages to 50-50%.
• Minimal lifting requirements. Occasional lifting required for orthopedics, geriatrics and internal medicine.

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1