HeartCare Clinic CMA

Cone Health Medical Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group in Greensboro, NC seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient data collection, data entry, and clinical procedures under supervision. The role requires CMA/RMA certification and BLS CPR, with preferred completion of a medical assistant program including clinical rotation and physician office experience.

The successful candidate will assist with exams, immunizations, minor procedures, and documentation, while coordinating appointments and ensuring smooth patient flow in

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred: Medical Assistant Program.
• Preferred: Completion of medical assistant program including clinical rotation and physician office experience.
• Certification as CMA/RMA; BLS (CPR) required from listed bodies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collection of patient data including biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors.
• Enter data and implement the plan of care as directed by the Provider.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and select respiratory care procedures.
• Administer oral and parenteral medications including immunizations and injections under supervision.
• Complete prior authorizations for medications and communicate prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Oversee appointment bookings and maintain timely flow of patients.
• Provide accurate documentation of all medical assistant procedures in the medical record.
• Obtain prior authorization or pre-certification for patients to comply with safety standards.
• Communicate patient conditions and concerns to nursing staff and physician for triage.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Essential Job Function:

• Assists in collection of patient data including biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors.


• Enters data, such as vital signs and implements the plan of care as directed by the Provider.


• Implements protocols/standing orders based on patient complaint or reason for visit.


• Performs 12-lead EKGs, select respiratory care procedures and other assigned patient care for which adequate training has been provided and for which competencies have been demonstrated.


• Administers oral and parenteral medications including immunizations, controlled substances, therapeutic injections, skin tests and treatments, and other treatment modalities according to specified policies and procedures and medical assisting standards, under the direction of supervising physicians.


• Completes prior authorizations for medications as needed and communicates physician prescriptions to pharmacies by phone and fax as needed.


• Oversees appointment bookings, ensuring preferences are given to patients in emergency situations and maintains timely flow of patients.


• Provides accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all medical assistant procedures in the medical record.


• Obtains all appropriate prior authorization or pre-certification for patients in order to comply with safety standards.


• Communicates patient condition, questions, and concerns to nursing staff and physician in order to triage and respond to messages appropriately.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.


• Preferred: Medical Assistant Program.

Experience:

• Required: None


• Preferred: Completion of medical assistant program including clinical rotation and physician office experience.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA)/Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required from one of the following: American Associate of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), American Allied Health - RMA(AAH), National Health career Association (NHA), American Registry of Medical Assistants (RMA), National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA), American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.


• Participation in a clinical orientation, competency evaluation, and ability to pass a clinical skills assessment and medication administration test within ninety (90) days of hire, and within 3 attempts.