Clinical Scribe - CMA - Float Pool - Full-Time

Mercy Physician Services, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5000

Job summary

Mercy Physician Services, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant/Clinical Scribe to support physicians during patient visits in Cedar Rapids. You will prepare patients and rooms, review histories, and perform phlebotomy under provider direction.

Responsibilities include real-time charting in EPIC, patient education, and arranging follow-ups as needed. Clinic transformation experience is valued; training occurs on hire. On-site position with sign-on bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification required or equivalent.
• BLS certification required per American Heart Association.
• Prior CMA/clinic scribe experience preferred; training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments, supplies and protective devices for exam and testing.
• Room and prepare patient for examination; review history, allergies, meds and vitals.
• Administer injections, collect specimens, and perform phlebotomy as directed.
• Provide patient education using approved materials and discharge instructions.
• Document encounter accurately in EPIC and manage post-visit steps.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Pharmacology

EHR / EPIC

Venipuncture

CPR

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Iowa Mandatory Reporter training

Tools

EPIC documentation tools

ECG machines

Nebulizers

Spirometry

Job description

External Applicants Earn up to $5000 Sign on Bonus!Work ShiftDay/EveningScheduled Weekly Hours40SummaryThis 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 DescriptionJob DutiesPrepares instruments, supplies and protective devices for exam and testing prior to the visit.Rooms and prepares the patient for examination. This includes reviewing histories, allergies, medications, reason for visit and taking vitals.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.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.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.Manages phone calls to patients regarding test/lab results and provides appropriate instruction for treatment, as directed by the provider.Processes medication requests/changes/refills per established written protocols. This includes having knowledge of medications, including basic dosages, side effects and interactions.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.Manages sample medication according to organizational policy and procedure.Orders and maintains adequate but not excessive medical supply inventory.Collects and documents urine drug screens in compliance with regulations.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.Populates patient-reported information into provider-built EPIC documentation tools for the specific disease states and preventative visits.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.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.Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesGeneral 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, spirometry and other procedures as required.Basic computer knowledge and navigation of an E.H.R.Professional ExperienceRequired: 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.EducationEducation sufficient to obtain required licensure.Licensure, Certification, RegistrationMedical 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.Physical RequirementsMedium:Must be able to lift up to 50# on occasional basis to assist with patient transfers.All lifting over 50# should be performed with team lifts.Able to push and pull of up to 25# of horizontal force on occasional basis and push and pull up to 40# of horizontal force on rare basis.Ability to administer CPRPay Rate TypeHourlyMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.