Certified Medical Assistant/Receptionist - Cascade, IA

Medical Associates•Cascade, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Associates Clinic is looking for a full-time CMA to join their fast-paced Cascade Family Care Network team. Our skilled providers and support staff work together to provide comprehensive family medicine, educate patients, and offer convenient consultation and referral to specialists. The primary schedule is weekdays between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, working an average of 72 hours per two-week pay period at the Cascade clinic. Flexibility is a must!

Requirements

Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school.
Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment.
Use and operate a wide variety of diagnostic and medical equipment.
Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields.
BLS required biannually.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Collect pertinent patient health care data, diagnostic testing, treatments, and review medical records and confer with physician/mid-level providers to ensure patient needs are met.
May include general office duties such as obtaining and updating patient demographic and insurance information, accepting payment and co-pays, scheduling and coordinating multiple appointments, and creating lab orders.
Collaborate with the health care team according to the plan of care.
Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others.
Promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
Document care provided, including but not limited to: interventions, medication, patient education, and assist with the integrity of the medical record.
Facilitate reimbursement of services provided, including but not limited to: charge tickets, referrals, and insurance requirements.
Maintain an office environment that is safe, neat, organized, and supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials.
Ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly.
Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment according to guidelines.
Demonstrate flexibility in performing other additional duties of patient care.
Provide input for devising systems to improve quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow.
Participate in required meetings.
Perform phlebotomy procedures.
Complete all other assigned projects and duties.