Medical Assistant-Certified (CMA), Decatur Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Job Description:

Overview:

Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete detailsbelow, and make your application today. •Sign-On Bonus Offered•A Certified Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of activitieswhich may include both direct patient care activities for theclinic’s patients of all ages, as well as business officefunctions, depending on the size of the assigned clinic. Allpatient care is provided under the direct supervision of thephysician and/or mid-level provider.

Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

Valid certification as a certified medical assistant (CMA) isrequired through one of the following: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through American Association ofMedical Assistants (AAMA) or Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) through theAAMA Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American MedicalTechnologists (AMT) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through NationalHealthCareer Association (NHA) or Medical Assistant (NCMA) through National Center for CompetencyTesting (NCCT) or ARMA with proof of graduation through accredited program Nationally Registered CMA (NRCMA) or Nationally RegisteredCertified Advanced MA through National Association for HealthProfessionals (NAHP) Maintains certification as required through AAMA, AMT, NHA, ARMA,NCCT or NAHP guidelines. Valid CPR certification required.

Experience:

Prior computer experience required. Previous clinic experience preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Candidates must successfully pass the following assessments duringthe interview process in order to be further considered for thisposition: Listening Skills, Data Entry, and Medical Spelling.

Responsibilities:

Assists healthcare providers with the patient care process inperson, and over the telephone. Practices within scope and currentstandards of care. Responsible for customer satisfaction. Provides direct patient care that may include working with patientsof all ages, in person and over the phone, completing tasksinvolving the use of assessment, planning, intervention andevaluation skills, and administration of prescribed medications andtreatments. All patient care is provided under the directsupervision of the physician and/or mid-level provider. Documents according to scope and current standard of care. Accountable for achieving quality standards. Assists in variousaspects of patient flow process including, but not limited toperforming front office reception and billing office duties,securing/stocking necessary supplies, preparing exam room andpatient for examination, assisting the provider with the exam orprocedure, and cleaning/disinfecting exam/treatment area after use,performing various laboratory duties. Responsible for several tasks related to the paper flow throughoffice. This aspect may include, but is not limited to, workingwith incoming mail and faxed correspondence, assisting in scanningcorrespondence and paper medical records and conducting qualityassurance. Assists with various aspects of diagnostic testing includingobtaining and/or preparing specimens, labeling/recording, andcommunicating results. Performs miscellaneous CLIA-waived testing.

May perform EKG’s/rhythm strips, spirometry, pulse oximetry,nebulizers, as well as other testing outlined by the provider. Complies with all clinic policies and procedures including, but notlimited to blood borne pathogens, chemical safety, laboratory,administrative, and corporate compliance. Applies the MinimumNecessary Standard when accessing protected health information. Assists in the clinic financial performance in ways which mayinclude, depending on setting: careful use of resources includingsupplies, equipment, and time; assisting in the collection ofupfront copays; ensuring that patients present for check-out;noting when contact or insurance information does not appearcurrent or correct; following policy related to bad debtsituations. Obtains appropriate insurance referrals andpre-certifications. Demonstrates support for and participates in accomplishing teamgoals and objectives. Performs other related work as required or requested. •For questions, please email Rapps.

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