CLINICAL SUPPORT, CMA- EAST OB/GYN

Paycom - ATS; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) benefits

Education reimbursement

Holiday pay

Paid time-off

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Galen Medical Group is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the East OB/GYN practice in Chattanooga, TN. You will collaborate with the provider to determine patient needs and assist with delivering quality medical care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking vital signs, completing charting in EMR, assisting with procedures, managing referrals, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. BLS certification and EMR experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with provider to determine patient needs and offers quality medical care.
• Performs preliminary physical tests, records vital signs, and records patient history.

Skills

Patient interaction

Multitasking

Team player

Customer service

Computer skills

HIPAA compliance

BLS certified

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

1–3 years clinical MA experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: OBGYN EAST - Chattanooga, TN, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nurse, Certified Medical Assistant- East OB/GYN

Summary/Objective:

Collaborates with the provider to determine the needs of the patient and assists the provider with providing quality medical care to the patients.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
• Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
• Collects data accurately and ensures that all information is entered into the patient’s medical record in EHR.
• Prepares and stocks examination and treatment rooms.
• Clean and sterilizes instruments.
• Assists provider with minor office procedures.
• Schedules Outpatient testing, Procedures or Surgeries.
• Manages Referral process
• Hospital Admissions
• Testing and Procedures
• Pre-certification
• Triage patient phone calls per site’s protocol.
• Process Prescription Refill requests per Physician’s protocol.
• Performs Ancillary testing: EKG, Spirometry, Cryotherapy, etc.
• Laboratory testing may include Rapid Tests, Urinalysis, Bilirubin, Auto CBC, and Phlebotomy.
• Reviews lab and test results. Provide follow up to patient per provider’s instructions.

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide health education to the patient as needed.
• Performs all duties in compliance with Galen’s clinical policies and OSHA standards.
• Maintains clean and neat work area.
• Active participation in process improvement efforts.
• May be required to assist other team members based on office demands.
• Recognize and demonstrate cost-effective measures in utilization of supplies and equipment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of Galen Medical Group.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient, medical, financial, and legal information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification during work hours.
• Represent the organization in a positive & professional manner
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Comply with all organization policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services as directed by your manager.
• Consistently demonstrate the value of team concept.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities.
• Complete assignments efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Understands and abides by OSHA, HIPAA & CLIA standards.

The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not intended to be a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must be a Certified Medical Assistant from a nationally accredited institution.
• One year of relative medical assistant experience in the clinical setting is required if completion of a Medical Assistant program qualification is not met.
• 1-3 years’ clinical medical assistant experience is preferred.
• Electronic Medical Record experience preferred.

Experience:

• Previous Clinical and Phlebotomy experience is preferred.
• Individual must be BLS trained and certified at all times.
• Must be computer literate.

Skills/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work as a team player.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to follow clinical pathways and protocols.
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to handle higher-stress phone calls.

As part of the Galen Medical Group, the applicant must be a team player and provide excellent customer service while assessing our patient's needs efficiently. Perform all duties in compliance with Galen Medical policies, HIPAA, and OSHA standards.

Galen Medical Group is a member of the TN Drug-Free Workplace and it is a requirement that we conduct a pre-employment drug screen, as part of the hiring process.

Why should you apply?

• 401(k) benefits.
• Education reimbursement.
• Holiday Pay.
• Great earned time-off policy.
• Company-paid Life Insurance & Long Term Disability.