Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Front Office

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant who works under the direct supervision of a physician or Advance Care Practitioner. You will support patient intake, prepare exam rooms, and document vitals and medical history in the EMR.

Responsibilities include performing phlebotomy and EKG, assisting with procedures, managing orders, securing prior authorizations, verifying insurance, and coordinating scheduling.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant certification is required.
• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• At least 1 year of medical training preferred but not required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for examination.
• Take patients' vital signs and document in EMR.
• Update medical records with medications, allergies, and past medical history.
• Prepare exam room for minor procedures and assist as needed.
• Clean exam room and restock supplies daily.
• Assist physicians and acute care providers with examinations.
• Draw blood, perform EKG, SWAB tests and other clinical tests.
• Manage physician orders and ensure completion and results returned.
• Obtain prior authorizations as needed.
• Check in patients, register patients, verify insurance, scan documents, answer phones, and schedule appointments.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant who works under the direct supervision of a physician or Advance Care Practitioner. You will support patient intake, prepare exam rooms, and document vitals and medical history in the EMR.

Responsibilities include performing phlebotomy and EKG, assisting with procedures, managing orders, securing prior authorizations, verifying insurance, and coordinating scheduling.