Certified Medical Assistant - Ambulatory - Cardiology

Prisma Health
medical insurance
United States, South Carolina, Columbia
Dec 23, 2024
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary To report to the Practice Manager, the purpose of this job is to handle time-consuming clerical responsibilities for physicians during office based patient encounters. Scribes accompany a physician and directly observe patient encounters. They accurately document the events and decision-making in a manner that results in appropriate medical charting. Scribes also complete clerical activities necessary to assist with processing of physician orders for tests and medications. The intent of this position is to perform time-consuming clerical duties that otherwise would be assigned to a physician enabling the physician to spend more time with individual patients and increase the overall flow of patients in the practice. Accountabilities Perform clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties as directed by the physician and within the scope of training and certification, including point of care testing. Receives critical lab values, reports value to physician and documents notification in medical record. - 25% Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Obtain and record patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies. Pends orders for physician signature. -20% Prepare exam and treatment rooms. Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed. - 10% Assist physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and in-office surgery. Apply splints, casts, dressings and remove sutures with competency. Report and assist during emergencies. - 10% Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including p.o., vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injection and intramuscular injection, after demonstrating competency and passing medication adminsitration test. - 10% Receive and return clinically-related telephone calls after communicating with physician or registered nurse regarding medical concerns of the patient. - 10% Teach patient and provide printed information, on physician request, about diagnosis, self-care within the scope of assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention and community healthcare resources. Patient education must be documented in the medical record. - 5% Document data and care in the patient medical record. Maintain as confidential. - 5% Complete medical insurance and other related forms for physician review. Communicate as needed with the patient, referral source and payor between visits. Complete patient registration, scheduling and billing tasks, pre-authorization and other general office/clerical duties as assigned. Schedule tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician. - 5% Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Minimum Requirements High School diploma or GED. Completion of an Accredited Medical Assistant Program is preferred. No previous experience required. 1 year of experience is preferred. Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses Job Related Certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA); RMA (AMT); CCMA(NHA); NCMA (NCCT); RMA (ARMA); NRCMA (NAHP); or RMA (AAMP) In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements. In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification. Other Required Skills and Experience Basic Computer Skills Knowledge of Office Equipment (fax/copier) Data Entry Mathematical Skills Patient Equipment (Suction, Vitals, Defib) BLS Certification - Required A valid driver's license, an acceptable three year motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart, and a certificate of auto insurance. Electronic Medical Record Experience - Preferred Selected point of care lab equipment - Preferred Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location 8 Medical Park Rd Richland Facility 3185 Cardiology 8 Med Park 300 Department 31851000 Cardiology 8 Med Park 300-Practice Operations Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.