Clinical Medical Assistant Position Available In Chatham, Georgia

Clinical Medical Assistant
locations
Savannah, GA – GA137 – Candler Hosp
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Yesterday
job requisition id

JR104070

The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients’ lives. We also understand that meaningful work is hard work, and we aremitted to supporting andpensating our employees for the tremendous service they provide.
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Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. With an aging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick in surgical procedures, the number of patients with non-healing wounds that would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. As a result, thepany is working to provide our differentiated, quality oues to as many patients that would benefit through our out-patient clinic partnerships.
The Certified Medical Assistant provides and coordinates the delivery of clinical and non-clinical services under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider. This position also performs a variety of clerical duties to assist the WCC’s staff. All Healogics employees must perform their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, Hospital policies, as well as to accreditinganizations, federal and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Performs pre-certification duties such as receiving referral on new patients, verifying patient coverage andmunicating with primary care provider and insurancepany as needed to obtain authorization for initial visit. Assists the RN or LPN/LVN during the patient’s intake/discharge process: Collecting, recording and reporting data that includes vitals, Temperature, Pulse and Respiration (TPR), Blood Pressure (BP) and blood sugar readings Taking wound photography and measurement Tracking the observed responses to treatment Recording care given as observed responses to treatment, including participation in wound care/Hyperbaric plan
ing unusual observations or changes in patient condition/behaviour
Collecting specimens as requested
Assist in vein clinic as assigned after Healogics Vein Clinic trainingpleted
Tracks patient visit information to include entering documentation in database systems or on the paper forms; copying documentation to hospital billing department
Performs recertification/extension of additional services.

This includes:

Sending clinical information and photographs to appropriate insurancepany with request for an extension of visit numbers or time Documenting authorization information on log upon receipt of extension; and copying the update to patient finance and attending wound center Medical Doctor (MD)
Handling insurance recertifications
Performs Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy related duties as needed, upon thepletion of the required Healogics training.
Completes unit tasks such as cleaning exams areas, hyperbaric gurneys and chambers, as well as processing sterile instrument, and performing other unit task as required. Assists the center’s staff with clerical services handled by Front Office Coordinators as needed such as: Answering the phone, greeting patients and visitors, routing calls to appropriate staff, scheduling patient appointments
Coding and insurance processing; obtaining insurance information from patients, and obtaining insurance verification for services
Coordinating Patient Ancillary Testing with other hospital departments,
Entering, verifying, and reconciling patient charges
Assembling new charts, maintaining and filing existing charges, “spot checking” charts for datapleteness and signatures
Entering data into proprietary database and into hospital data systems (patient registration) as directed, and auditing data entry and generating reports as directed
Maintaining office equipment and supplies, as well as ordering as needed
Communicates on a regular basis with payors and updates/documents the oue(s).
Relates customer concerns and needs to medical personnel and tracks them in appropriate databases to ensure satisfactory oue
May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy
Performs other duties as required.
Clinical Duties varying by

State:

Information gathering for intake and discharge
Explaining treatment procedures to patients
Preparing patients for examination
Assisting the Provider or the RN during the exam
Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
Performing basic laboratory tests
Removing and changing dressings

Required Education, Experience and Credentials:

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
Graduate from a Medical Assistant program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Program (CAAHEP) or by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification – to maintain throughout the duration of employment in the position (as applicable in state of practice)
Six (6) or more months of related experience in an acute hospital, rehabilitation hospital, or skilled nursing unit preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstratedpetency in BLS (Basic Life Support)
Demonstratedanization, prioritization and time-management skills
Strong interpersonal, listening, as well as oralmunication skills
Customer service skills and follow-up skills
Ability to multi-task and to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with others and in a team environment
Problem solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Physical Demands:

Being in a stationary position for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)
Viewingputer screen for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)
Keying frequently on aputer for 4 hours or more
Reading
Lifting/moving items up to 75 pounds with equipment assistance
Pushing/pulling
Bending/stooping
Communicating
Close, distance and peripheral vision
Reaching/grasping/touching with hands
Writing

Work Environment:

Primarily indoors environment
Patient care environment
Exposure to Hazards (blood borne pathogens, toxic chemicals, flammable explosive gases, etc)
Exposure to mechanical equipment
Proximity to moving objects
The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $19.01-$24.87 Per Hour
This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications: education, experience, geography as well as operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. If you are a current employee, to submit a job application, you need to as an internal candidate in Workday via the “Jobs Hub”.
Come Heal With Us!
Healogics is driving wound healing and prevention forward to help heal more wounds and change more lives. Ourpassionate wound specialists have touched the lives of more than 2.5 million people, preserving dignity and restoring hope. The impact of healing wounds through innovative care resonates with our wound care doctors, nurses and other specialists who witness lives changed and build strong relationships with patients and their families.