Certified Medical Assistant - Bloomington Urology

Company: Springfield Clinic
Location: Springfield
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for functioning as an assistant to the physician, optometrist, NP/PA, RN's, and LPN's in the areas of direct and indirect patient care, laboratory procedures, charging and medical records.
Job Relationships
Reports to the Operations Manager
Principal Responsibilities

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• Assist in organizing the nursing station and work area to facilitate good work flow.
  
• Organize all written medical information for physician/nurses review and place in the record in correct order. Proof read appropriate dictation.
  
• Assist in answering phones and prioritize call for physician, nurse and receptionist.
  
• Schedule appointments effectively and efficiently according to patient needs.
  
• Open mail and distribute to appropriate person, file miscellaneous office information, organize all written communication.
  
• Order all office supplies utilizing cost containment methods.
  
• Order all medical supplies, stock exam rooms, clean according to Infection Control Policies.
  
• Follow all Clinic policies including the Nursing Dress Code Policy. Adhere to clinic performance standards.
  
• Make decision regarding priority and disposition of patient complaints. Report appropriate information to supervisor.
  
• Interview patient to determine chief complaint and document information in medical record.
  
• Take vital signs and document results.
  
• May perform office procedures such as but not limited to sterile urine cath, suture removal, staple removal or removal of casts under the direction of a N.P, P.A. or physician.
  
• Order diagnostic tests, exams and procedures according to physician's order.
  
• Prepare patient for physician exam.
  
• Give patients instructions for home care, medications, etc. under N.P., P.A. or physician direction.
  
• Give medications orally, subcutaneously, and intramuscularly. May monitor IV therapy documents under the direction of the N.P., P.A. or physician.
  
• Administer allergy injections only under the direct supervision of the physician prescriber of the antigen.
  
• Perform pre-certifications/referral for insurance companies as necessary.
  
• Provide patient/family education and reinforce all patient teaching.
  
• Call in prescriptions to pharmacy, provide patient instructions and document.
  
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
  
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
  
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
  
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
  
  Education/Experience
  Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program.
  Licenses/Certificates
  
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  • Maintain RMA, CMA or NCMA credentials according to requirements established by the certifying body.
    
  • Provide copy of credentials to Human Resources prior to expiration of certification period.
    
  • Must be a registered or certified Medical Assistant through one of the following: American Med Techs (AMT), American Assoc of Med Assts (AAMA) Natl Ctr for Competency Testing (NCCT), or Natl Health Career Assoc (NHA) at time of hire.
    
  • Current CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines.
    
    Working Environment
    
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    • Works in office setting during the hours the Clinic is available to patients/families.
      
    • Sitting vs. standing averages to 50-50%.
      
    • Minimal lifting requirements. Occasional lifting required for orthopedics, geriatrics and internal medicine.
      
      PHI/Privacy Level
      HIPAA1

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