Certified Medical Assistant - Surgical Weight Loss

About the position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The CMA performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice, they assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Takes medical histories and records vital signs.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients and prepares them for examinations and procedures.
• Assists medical and nursing staff during examinations and procedures.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens.
• Performs basic laboratory tests in the clinic/office.
• Takes electrocardiograms, removes sutures/staples, and changes sterile and non-sterile dressings.
• Promotes patient/family understanding of the educational content and their involvement in the plan of care.
• Documents in the patient record.
• Disposes of contaminated supplies and processes instruments.
• Performs high-level disinfection and sterilization of medical instruments.
• Telephones prescriptions to a pharmacy.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by a physician.
• Authorizes drug refills as directed.
• Performs other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.
• Greets patients and answers telephones.
• Schedules appointments and checks out patients.
• Arranges for hospital admissions and laboratory services.
• Updates and files patient medical records.
• Fills out insurance forms and handles billing.
• Performs bookkeeping including receiving copays and collections on account balances.
• Orders clinical and clerical supplies and forms.
• Performs other administrative duties as directed.

Requirements

• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
• High school or GED graduation required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS required.
• No experience required for Level I.
• 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant for Level II.
• 2 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant for Level III.
• 3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant for Level IV.

Nice-to-haves

• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretchers and wheelchair patients may be required.
• Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures.
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, and basic health and safety precautions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and clinic staff.
• Typing skills and medical terminology.

Benefits

• Commitment Bonus of $7,500.
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility).