Certified Medical Assistant 36-40 hrs per week Mon-Thurs

OVERVIEW – To function as a member of the clinical team performing a supportive role in the delivery of patient care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform patient care functions as assigned which may include but are not limited to the following:

• Review patient schedules, organization of patient flow, accompanying patients to exam/procedure rooms, collecting specimens, performing vital signs, preparing exam rooms, assisting providers with various procedures, charting, relaying instructions to patients, and answering phone calls in an efficient and timely manner.
• Performs clerical functions as assigned which may include but are not limited to the following:
• Sending/receiving patient medical records, obtaining lab/radiology reports, obtaining office notes from specialty providers, obtaining hospital notes, documenting patient communication in patient charts, completing forms/requisitions ensuring accuracy in completeness, scheduling appointments, ensuring accuracy of patient demographics and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and accurate.
• Initiating insurance authorization for prescribed medications
• Performs environmental functions as assigned which may include but are not limited to the following:
• Cleaning exam rooms between patient visits to maintain infection control, sorting/storing supplies and restocking exam rooms as needed.
• Performs organizational functions as assigned which may include but are not limited to the following:
• Respecting/promoting patient rights and privacy, responding appropriately to emergency situations, returning patient calls in a timely manner, be in compliance with HIPAA and PHI laws
• Performs clinical medical assisting functions that vary according to state law, which may include but are not limited to the following:
• Checking vital signs, procedure preparation, clinical pharmacology, medical terminology, intramuscular injections, subcutaneous injections, prescription verifications with physician’s orders, biohazard waste disposal and monitoring, and urine specimen handling.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrates effective use of medical terminology.
• Demonstrates effective use of the EMR system.
• Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective problem solving, critical thinking, planning and decision making skills.
• Able to handle stressful or difficult situations.
• Demonstrates dependability and initiative as a member of a team.
• Demonstrates effective customer service skills and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Demonstrates effective time management skills including priority setting.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to interact with diverse groups of patients, member of the public and other healthcare providers.
• Ability to follow instructions as directed and to ask for clarity if not understood.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or community college course in medial assisting
• Current documentation of a National Certification for the registered medical assistant (RMA) or certified medical assistant preferred
• Must possess a current CPR certification and maintain certification

EXPERIENCE:

2 years clinical experience in pain management, preferred, but a less qualified candidate may be considered.

SALARY RANGE

Commensurate with experience

TNMFM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Required license or certification:

• Prefer Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person