Medical Assistant I Program

• Per Diem Days Cape Fear Valley Health System
• 3.

2 Fayetteville, NC Job Details Part-time 1 day ago Qualifications Phone communication BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Basic life support Medical assisting Patient emergency assistance Office phone management Full Job Description Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Cape Fear Academy Job Family Nursing Support Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Summary Supports administrative and basic clinical patient care under the direct supervision of the physician and other licensed medical staff. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Serves as receptionist, greeting and directing patients, answering phones Registers patients expediently while obtaining accurate information Ensures the completion of new patient information and updates information for the electronic medical record Files, faxes, scans, and/or mails reports and records Assists in tracking office supply inventory. Notifies ordering designee when supplies need to be reordered Functions as a liaison between staff members to relay emergent information/phone calls to appropriate personnel Collects and processes point of care samples per CFVH policy Performs quality and safety checks on all waived testing equipment and supplies Properly handles and prepares reusable instruments for return to Central Sterile Processing for sterilization Disposes of biohazard 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 Maintains all patient care equipment by cleaning said equipment per Infection Prevention Standards and removing and reporting any equipment not functioning correctly via work order Chaperones as required in non-invasive examinations Other duties as assigned

Physician Office Practice Additional Job Functions:

Receives calls regarding appointments; determines the appropriate provider, length, and type of appointment; schedule appointments accurately Collects monies from patients including insurance deductibles and co-payments on outpatient accounts; documents receipts; prepares cash reports at day's end Assists in scheduling outside tests and referrals requested by the doctor; confirms date, obtains prior authorizations as applicable Responds to requests for records in a timely manner and verifies receipt of same Performs High Level Disinfection according to CFVH policy and manufacturer's instructions Floats to other clinics as assigned Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education, Training and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required Basic Life Support (BLS) required from the American Heart Association Enrolled in an approved/accredited medical assisting program required and must graduate from the approved/accredited assisting program within a year of employment 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:

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:

Ability 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 Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity