Clinical Scribe Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - MercyCare Marion

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Clinical Scribe Certified Medical Assistant to facilitate patient care by supporting providers with accurate documentation and patient interaction. The ideal candidate will be certified in medical assistance and have a solid understanding of patient care processes, along with strong communication and adaptability skills necessary for this fast-paced role. A generous sign-on bonus is offered to qualified candidates.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus available

Health benefits

Paid training and certifications

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant required.
• Experience in a medical office preferred, especially with scribe training.
• Operational knowledge of medical equipment necessary.

Responsibilities

• Document patient encounters as they occur with providers.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures and document results.
• Manage patient communications regarding test results.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Pharmacology understanding

Basic computer knowledge

Communication skills

Ability to perform venipuncture

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

EHR navigation

EKG machines

Nebulizers

Job description

Clinical Scribe Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - MercyCare Marion

Pay Competitive

Employment type Part-Time

Job Description

Req#: 9489

Position can be filled by Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

External Applicants Earn up to $7,000 Sign on Bonus!

This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by facilitating the delivery of health care services by providing knowledgeable support to the physician or provider in all aspects of patient care. This includes all interactions with patients and their families; in person during the clinic visit, telephonically and electronically. In addition, this position provides real-time charting, ensuring an accurate and completed medical record for each patient visit.

Job Duties

Accurately and thoroughly documents the encounter with the patient as it is being performed by the provider, which may include documentation in the following sections: problem list, history of present illness, review of systems, physical exam, assessment and plan, procedures and treatments performed by the team, patient education, orders, medications, referrals, explanations of the risks and benefits, and instructions for self-care and follow-up. Identify the portions of the encounter that were scribed on behalf of the provider using the scribe signature per policy. Communicates a summary of the patient-reported information to the provider prior to entry of the room or within the room with the patient present. Populates patient-reported information into provider-built EPIC documentation tools for the specific disease states and preventative visits. Prepares the progress note for the patient visit by manually bringing in provider-built EPIC documentation tools for the following sections: history of present illness, review of system, physical exam, assessment and plan. Ensures health maintenance section (including quality reporting measures) and immunizations are up to date. Collects and documents urine drug screens in compliance with regulations. Orders and maintains adequate but not excessive medical supply inventory. Manages sample medication according to organizational policy and procedure. Provides assistance with diagnostic procedures (ex. EKGs) and treatments (ex. Nebulizer treatments) as directed by the provider. This includes obtaining specimens, labeling and disposition to the laboratory and explaining diagnostic procedures to patient as needed. Processes medication requests/changes/refills per established written protocols. This includes having knowledge of medications, including basic dosages, side effects and interactions. Manages phone calls to patients regarding test/lab results and provides appropriate instruction for treatment, as directed by the provider. Prints after visit summary and completes discharge of patient from exam room. This may include scheduling a follow-up appointment, providing referral information or scheduling patients for testing procedures and providing instructions. Provides patient instruction using pre-approved patient education materials specific to the chief complaint or for the health promotion of observed behaviors known to contribute to poor health, as directed by the provider. Per established standing orders of provider, orders/administers injections, orders/collects specimens for lab testing (ex. rapid strep tests) and performs phlebotomy as needed. Provides test results as directed by Provider. Rooms and prepares the patient for examination. This includes reviewing histories, allergies, medications, reason for visit and taking vitals. Prepares instruments, supplies and protective devices for exam and testing prior to the visit.

Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Department Specific Duties

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge and understanding of anatomy, the diagnosis process, pharmacology (drug classifications, side effects, interactions) physiology, lab values, sterilization techniques and safe administration of medications. Operational knowledge of nebulizers, spirometers, EKG machines and other medical equipment. Ability to successfully perform venipuncture, EKGs, spriometry and other procedures as required. Basic computer knowledge and navigation of an E.H.R.
Professional Experience
Required: Successfully completed clinic transformation with assigned provider to include scribe training or go-live support; or hired directly into a provider area that has already implemented clinic transformation. The CMA will be trained as a Clinical Scribe immediately upon hire. Preferred: One year experience in a medical office.
Education
Education sufficient to obtain required licensure.
Licensure, Certification, Registration
Medical Assistant Certification required. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required. Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse & Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.
Visual Acuity
Work requires close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to read pertinent printed material and distinguish colors. Ability to include inspection during patient assessment. Ability to accurately read measurements on patient related equipment—some examples include: thermometers, mechanical gauges, glucometers, IV pumps, and computer monitor displays. Ability to read management reports or other pertinent printed material. Work requires analyzing data and figures, use of computer terminal and extensive reading. Worker must be able to visually assess patients’ safety needs. Normal visual acuity required to maintain accuracy and neatness of work. Preparing and reading written documentation, use of computer. Peripheral vision.
Intellectual/Emotional Requirements
Adaptability to performing under stress when confronted with emergent, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or situation in which working speed and sustained attention are make-or-break aspects of the job. Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers, patients and visitors and satisfactory job performance despite the stress of a hospital work environment. Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity. Adaptability to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances or standards. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to interact with patient populations; e.g.infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, or unusual situations. Ability to influence people in their opinions, attitudes or judgments about ideas or things. Ability to make generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria; e.g. patient assessment and/or equipment performance. Adaptability to performing repetitive work or to performing continuously the same work, according to set procedures sequence or pace. Adaptability to dealing with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Able to communicate with people regarding giving and receiving of instructions. Adaptability to changing priorities. Adaptability to fluctuate between priorities on a daily basis; e.g. answering the phone, pulling charts, filing charts, copying charts and helping answer questions for ancillary staff.

About the company

656 Mercy Medical Center is a Catholic hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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