Medical Assistant Certified/Registered- CFV Pediatrics, Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Pediatric Care in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Nursing Support professional to assist physicians and licensed staff in an outpatient clinic. You will help obtain vitals, chart updates, and manage patient flow while supporting front desk tasks and coding activities as directed by the provider.

The role requires BLS, a Medical Assistant program credential, and a commitment to patient safety and quality care within CFV Health System.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program with certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patients' rights, confidentiality, dignity, and well-being.
• Maintains an accurate, relevant record of patient care and patient contact per visit.
• Collects and processes point-of-care, lab, and pathology samples per CFVH policy.
• Performs quality and safety checks on waived testing equipment and supplies.
• Performs patient education under the direction of the Provider.
• Administers and records treatments, dressing changes, medications, and therapies under the LIP's direction.
• Chaperones and assists providers in procedures and examinations.
• Prepares reusable instruments for sterilization return.
• Disposes of biohazard and pharmaceutical waste per OSHA and CFVH policy.
• Maintains a clean patient care environment per Infection Prevention Standards.
• Ensures supply stock in designated areas.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Front desk reception, greeting patients, and scheduling appointments.
• ICD/CPT coding assistance for billing and QA purposes.
• Coordinate with home health, hospice, DME, and other partners to support patient plans of care.
• Monitor Epic In Basket and respond to messages.
• Perform well visits or physicals as directed; conduct scheduled nursing visits.
• Complete documentation before provider visits.
• Perform High Level Disinfection per CFVH policy.
• Floats to other clinics as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Emergency response

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

BLS certification

Medical Assistant program graduate

Job description

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Pediatric Care

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

CFV Pediatrics

Job Family

Nursing Support

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Supports administrative and clinical requirements of physicians and other licensed medical staff. Assists in obtaining patient vital signs, updates patients’ charts, compiles related statistical data and policy/procedure/practice, regulatory requirements, and JCAHO standards. Responsible for administering care to clinic patients under the supervision of the physician and other licensed medical staff.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Maintains patients’ rights, confidentiality, dignity, and well-being

• Maintains an accurate, relevant record of patient care and patient contact per visit and per telephone

• Collects and processes all point of care, lab, and pathology samples per CFVH policy

• Performs quality and safety checks on all waived testing equipment and supplies per CFVHS policies

• Performs patient education under the direction of the Provider

• Administers and records treatments, dressing changes, medications, and therapies under the direction and order of the LIP.

• Chaperones, sets up for, and assists providers in procedures and examinations as needed

• Properly handles and prepares reusable instruments for return to Central Sterile Processing for sterilization

• Disposes of biohazard and pharmaceutical waste per OSHA guidelines and per CFVH Policy

• Maintains a clean patient care environment by following Infection Prevention Standards for between patient cleaning and terminal cleaning

• Ensures appropriate supply stock and instrument supplies in designated areas

• Other duties as assigned

Physician Office Practice Additional Job Functions:

• Performs front desk reception to include greeting patients and scheduling appointments

• Assists clerk/receptionist with ICD and CPT coding, input to computer for billing, insurance, and QA purposes

• Coordinates and communicates with outside healthcare partners such as home health, hospice, DME companies, community paramedics, and ACO, to carry out the provider directed patient plan of care

• Monitors Epic In Basket and responds to all messages in an appropriate time frame

• Performs components of well visits or physicals as directed by the provider

• Performs scheduled nursing visits as directed by the provider

• Completes all required documentation for each patient visit prior to provider beginning visit

• Performs High Level Disinfection according to CFVH policy and manufacturer’s instructions

• Floats to other clinics as assigned

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education, Training and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required from the American Heart Association

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program with successful completion of a nationally recognized certification exam required. Acceptable organizations are:

Work Experience :

• 1 year clinical experience in an outpatient clinical setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

• Recognizes life-threatening situations, responds, and activates emergency services

• Effectively communicates with all customers, staff, and providers in-person and via phone, including greeting, identifying self by name and role, and returning calls in a timely manner

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to see, hear, read, and have manual ability to use office and clinical equipment

• Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting

• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Required Licenses and Certifications

BLS - American Heart Association

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity