Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinical Support

Paycom; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Henderson, NV is seeking a Clinical Support professional to coordinate patient care with physicians, greet patients, take vital signs, perform spirometry, prepare supplies, and document in medical records.

The position requires CMA certification, at least one year of clinical assisting experience, strong communication, and familiarity with practice management and word processing software. CPR/OSHA/HIPAA training may be required.

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.

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 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.

Skills

Good communication skills

Neat, professional appearance

Email & internet proficiency

Education

High school degree

CMA certificate

Tools

Practice management software

Word processing software

Job description

Paycom in Henderson, NV is seeking a Clinical Support professional to coordinate patient care with physicians, greet patients, take vital signs, perform spirometry, prepare supplies, and document in medical records.

The position requires CMA certification, at least one year of clinical assisting experience, strong communication, and familiarity with practice management and word processing software. CPR/OSHA/HIPAA training may be required.