CMA/RMA- Picayune

Paycom - ATS; Picayune, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Medical Assistant under the direction of the Nurse Manager to support patient care and follow-up. You will communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff, and demonstrate sensitivity to diverse cultural and religious beliefs.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking vitals, collecting specimens, performing CLIA waived tests, assisting providers, maintaining rooms and supplies, and documenting in EMR/EPIC. You may float to other clinics as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant certification.
• 1 year of clinical work experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients in a timely and compassionate manner.
• Take vital signs and document in EMR/EPIC.
• Interview patients and record information accurately.
• Collect specimens and perform CLIA-waived tests.
• Assist providers during exams and procedures.
• Maintain stocked exam rooms and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Medical terminology

Documentation

Clinical procedures

Team collaboration

Education

CMA/Medical Assistant Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of tasks related to patient care and follow-up. As a team member, the Medical Assistant will demonstrate knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the staff, patients, families and visitors of all age groups, while being sensitive to their culture and religious beliefs.

Job Responsibilities :

• Prepare patients in a timely and appropriate manner and demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude toward patients and staff
• Demonstrate the ability to access and assist patients in emergency situations
• Interviews patients, measure vital signs, including height, weight & BMI, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, allergies, review medication lists and document correct information in electronic medical record
• Collect specimens, do all approved CLIA waived testing
• Assist the provider as needed during exams, treatments and procedures
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies and maintain instruments
• Anticipates and prepares supplies needed for procedures to expedite patient care
• Clean dirty instruments and to properly prepare them for sterilization as applicable
• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to provider
• Instruct patients on collection of any necessary samples and tests
• Perform phlebotomy when requested by RN or provider
• Perform EKGs when requested by provider
• Demonstrate ability to do Audiogram and Vision Tests
• Setting up suction and/or oxygen per provider request
• Assist with EPSDT exams and update form and Health Maintenance Information
• Complete Growth and Development Charts and Immunization Records (including MIIX)
• Do daily equipment checks (Ex – AED, Suction Machine, EKG, Oxygen, Sporox, Instruments, Etc.)
• Willingness to assist providers, nurses and the front office as needed
• Prompt in following the provider’s orders
• Demonstrate flexibility in job duties
• Demonstrate appropriate documentation in the EMR/EPIC
• Demonstrate the knowledge to operate clinical equipment
• Effectively communicates with the provider and other staff
• Must be flexible and willing to float to other clinic locations as needed to support operational needs, ensure adequate coverage, and maintain quality patient care
• Adheres to infection-control policies using universal precautions at all times and PPE as appropriate
• Assist with medical record release and scanning as needed
• Current Certification as a Medical Assistant
• One year of clinical work experience
• Current CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
• Basic knowledge of clinical operations
• Basic knowledge of ICD-10/CPT codes
• Maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all times per policy
• Demonstrates skills in written and oral communication
• Ability to comprehend and perform duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize work and accept constructive criticism
• Ability to prepare reports and follow-up as necessary
• Schedule patient appointments internally and externally
• Must continuously listen, visualize and have dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• Must have full range of body motion
• Must frequently sit, reach, use both right and left forearm rotation, walk, stand, kneel and twist
• Must perform other tasks as assigned by the Providers, Directors, RN nurse manager or LPN

Physical and Other Requirements :

• Must be able to pass criminal background check, drug screen and physical assessment
• Must occasionally kneel, twist and have ability to grasp firmly
• Must lift and carry, push and pull in excess of 10-50lbs