Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.
Registers patients, verifies and updates necessary information in medical record, and collects co-pays as appropriate.
Maintains appointment schedule and follows office scheduling policies.
Processes incoming and outgoing mail.
Performs general patient care, Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with standards of care.
Aids provider during patient examination, testing, and treatment.
Maintains timely flow of patient appointments.
information and documents all information in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System.
Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls and follows through to ensure client requests have been answered.
Coordinates patient care with other departments within Bell and with other community health care agencies.
Prepares exam rooms and treatment areas, including the re-stocking and ordering of appropriate supplies.
Attends meetings and in-service training as required and maintains an active professional license.
Completes annual educational requirements.
Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Support the culture of service excellence throughout the organization.
Actively seek ways to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and participate in professional development opportunities.
Maintains certification in drug collection including urine, hair and breath alcohol testing.
Maintains clinic files in a professional organized manner.
Coordinates and follows through on billing issues with clients and accounting.
Acts as scheduling coordinator for clinic functions including appointment scheduling.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Computer and/or keyboarding skills required.
Familiar with Microsoft Office Programs.
Excellent human relations and oral/written communication.
Excellent organizational abilities.
Demonstrated teamwork skills.
Ability to deal with change.
Demonstrates a positive attitude towards initiating continuous improvement.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Knowledge of patient education principles and self management techniques.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions.
Skill in measuring vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, pain assessment, and pulse oximetry.
Ability to recognize issues and identify solutions.
Minimum Education X High School Diploma X Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Skills Certifications: X Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) X Certified Medical Assistant Populations Served Does not treat or care for patients.
Neonate (<30 days) Infant (<1 year) Early Childhood (1 year and <5 years) Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years) X Adolescent (13 and <17 years) X Young Adult (17 to <30 years) X Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years) X Older Adult (>60 years) Protected Health Information Type of Protected Information Accessed: X Demographic X Clinical X Insurance X Financial X Complete Medical Record Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100% Bending/Stooping rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Climbing X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Keyboard Data Entry rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Kneeling rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly Lifting/Moving Patients rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Reaching rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Running X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Sitting rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Squatting rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Standing rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly Walking rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs.
rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs.
X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs.
X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs.
rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs.
X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs.
X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100% Audible Speech rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Hearing Acuity rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Smelling Acuity X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Taste Discrimination X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Vision: Depth Perception rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Vision: Distinguish Color rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Vision: Seeing Far rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Vision: Seeing Near rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100% Biohazardous waste/ hazards rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Blood and/or bodily fluids rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Communicable diseases/pathogens rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100% Asbestos or lead X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Dust X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Hazardous Chemicals X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Gases/Vapors/Fumes X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Hazardous Medication X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Latex X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran