Medical Assistant Certified

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and advanced practice providers. Under direct supervision you will room patients, take vital signs, update records in the EMR, prepare exam rooms, and assist with minor procedures.

You will handle patient check-in, insurance verification, scheduling, and communication; draw blood, perform EKGs, swab tests, and coordinate orders with imaging, labs, and referrals.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant.
• One year of medical training preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare for examination.
• Take vital signs and document in EMR.
• Update medical records with medications and history.
• Assist with minor procedures and prepare exam rooms.
• Manage orders and coordinate with imaging, labs and referrals.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Patient rooming

Phlebotomy

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Summary

A Medical Assistant (MA) under the direct supervision of a physician or Advance Care Practitioner. Decisions are limited to defined parameters around work expectations, quality standards, priorities, policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for rooming patients and preparing them for examination
• Takes patients vital signs which include blood pressure, height, weight and documents in EMR
• Updates patient medical record including medications, allergies, past medical & surgical history
• Preps procedure room for minor procedure and assist with those procedures as needed
• Prepares exam rooms for provider dependent on appointment type
• Cleans exam room and beds after each appointment and restocks medical supplies daily
• Assist physician and Acute Care Providers with patient examinations
• Draws blood, performs EKG, SWAB test and any additional clinical test within clinic
• Manages Physician orders by submitting to appropriate departments such as imaging, labs, scheduling surgeries, or referral to specialist. Confirm all orders are completed and that results have been returned
• Obtain Prior Authorizations as needed
• Able to check in patients, register patients, verify insurance, scan documents in patient charts, answer phones, return phone calls, and schedule appointments
• Presents strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: Certified Medical Assistant

Preferred Education: N/A

Experience: One year of Medical Training – Preferred but not required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Medical Assistant Certification

American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire or within 90 days of start in position.