Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) 4 -12 Brushy Plain Road, Branford, CT 06405 Full-time Full-time

FRONT END MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Administrative:

Greet patients, completion of registration forms, and provide instructions Filing and maintaining medical and financial records Obtain and manage insurance authorizations Preparing and typing correspondence Processing, coding, and completing insurance claim forms Processing mail Purchasing and maintaining supplies and equipment Performing computer skills in patient billing, transcription, scheduling, insurance claims, accounts receivable, and data base entry Performing accounting, billing, and banking procedures Arranging for hospital admissions and outside referrals for the physician Electronically sending and Calling prescriptions to the pharmacy for the physician Communication skills using appropriate medical terminology Front desk reception Answering phones and scheduling appointments Following appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct

Clinical:

Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit, reviewing current medications Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, heart rate, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary Assist the physician during the examination Collect and prepare laboratory specimens Dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize medical instruments Draw blood - if employee holds current valid phlebotomy certificate Perform electrocardiograms Remove sutures and change dressings Arrange examining room instruments and equipment Keep waiting and examining rooms neat and clean Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications Working knowledge of medications and laboratory data.• Serves and protects the medical practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols Maintain work area, exam rooms, supplies, medications and immunizations Perform basic triage per specific office protocol procedures Maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all times Adhere to employer work practice policies Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff and patients Effectively cope with typical job stress Document work processes as required Perform other duties as assigned

Job Type:

Full-time Work Remotely No Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Free parking Health insurance

License/Certification:

Medical Assisting Degree (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Branford, CT 06405 (Required)

Work Location:

In person