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

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and licensed staff in clinic settings. You will obtain vital signs, update patient charts, collect specimens, and document care under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, chaperoning, and performing well visits as directed. Must have MA certification and BLS; outpatient clinic experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; BLS certification required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program with a national certification exam.
• 1 year clinical experience in an outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports administrative and clinical requirements of physicians and licensed medical staff.
• Assists in obtaining patient vital signs and updates charts.
• Performs point-of-care testing and specimen collection per policy.
• Administers and records treatments under provider direction.
• Chaperones and assists providers in procedures and examinations.
• Performs well visits or physicals as directed by the provider.
• Completes documentation for each patient visit prior to provider start.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA)

BLS Certification

Tools

Epic In Basket

Job description

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

• 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

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

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: CMA - American Association of Medical Assistants RMA - American Medical Technologists CMA(MEDCA) - Medical Career Assessments RMA(ARMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants CMA - National Association for Health Professionals CCMA - National Healthcare Association NRCMA - National Association for Health Professionals 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

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.

Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.