Certified Medical Assistant 2 -- CAMC Gynecology Oncology -- Cancer Center Building

Charleston Area Medical Center • Charleston, WV

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About The Position

Provides optimum assistance to the health care provider providing services to the patient. Provide patient registration, discharge, and other related services for the assigned area. Serves as a mentor for level 1 CMA staff members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program (Required)
• 6 months of experience
• Medical Assist, Cert (Required) CMA or RMA Accepted
• Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to providers, patients, and staff to expedite patient flow, telephone communications and quality patient care.
• Greet and register patients utilizing the appropriate software system.
• Explain payment policy and insurance coverage prior to patient registration, obtain insurance information, & pre-certification, if applicable.
• Responsible for discharging patients from the facility, documenting & tabulating all charges and payments, & maintain accurate financial data on patients.
• Schedule patient appointments as required.
• Legibly and accurately transcribe orders utilizing knowledge of policy and procedures and legal documentation on patient record.
• Responsible for billing, collection, refunding, disposition and communications regarding patient accounts.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records for daily summary logs for charges, payments, balances due, statistical reports, billing claims, daily deposit transactions and equipment loan-outs.
• Responsible for answering telephone, furnishing information as applicable by policy, and disposition of calls.
• Retrieve, photocopy, as necessary and file medical records; prepare, review and process records to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Distribute mail and interdepartmental correspondences; operate postage meter, if necessary.
• Perform vital signs, document medications/drug allergies and triage patients based on subjective data.
• Collect and prepare specimens for reference lab testing to include venipuncture of adults and children.
• Perform point of service laboratory testing and Quality Control procedures as required.
• Perform electroocardiograms and assist with stress testing as required.
• Administer PO, IM, Sub Q and ID medications as delegated with verification of the 'five R's of giving medication' by the provider.
• Obtain IV access and provide 'plain fluid' infusion.
• Perform audiograms, pulmonary function testing, drug screen collections and nebulizer treatments as required.
• Prepare patients, exam rooms and equipment for examinations & procedures.
• Assist provider during patient visit and assist with procedures such as laceration repair, wound dressings, sigmoidoscopies and other minor procedures, as necessary.
• Gather and document pertinent information in the patient record, as necessary.
• Communicate information to the patient as directed by the provider and instruct patients in necessary preparation for diagnostic and therapeutic regimens.
• Function as a liaison between provider, patient and staff to expedite patient flow, quality patient care, appointment and test scheduling and referrals.
• Sort diagnostic test results by established parameters.
• Assist in ordering and maintenance of inventory.
• Obtain / maintain / transport equipment, supplies and specimens.
• Orient new staff to role.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate professional behavior at all times, including effective communication and customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees