Certified Medical Assistant - Urology - Full Time - 1st Shift

Ephraim McDowell Health•Danville, KY

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Center Manager, this role involves independently performing office responsibilities related to patient reception, registration, and checkout. Additionally, under the supervision of a physician/nurse practitioner or physician assistant, the Certified Medical Assistant provides quality nursing care for assigned patients. The position requires a commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills, contributing to the organization's mission and philosophy. Dependability in job performance and adherence to F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust) are essential.

Requirements

Certified Medical Assistant certification.
Ability to work independently to perform office responsibilities.
Ability to provide quality nursing care under supervision.
Commitment to professional accountability and growth.
Dependability in job performance.
Adherence to F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).
Ability to accurately collect demographic and insurance information.
Proficiency in entering patient information into a practice management system.
Ability to schedule appointments according to protocol.
Skill in answering telephone calls and directing them appropriately.
Ability to prepare medical charts and paperwork.
Experience in collecting and posting patient payments.
Ability to balance cash drawer and prepare daily deposits.
Skill in selecting accurate diagnosis codes for billing.
Ability to post charges in the practice management system.
Ability to maintain a neat and orderly work area.
Ability to order necessary supplies.
Ability to assist in collecting patient care medical record information.
Ability to participate in patient/family education.
Ability to prepare exam rooms with necessary supplies.
Ability to assist with scheduling tests, treatments, and referrals.
Ability to assist providers with patient examinations, procedures, treatments, and medication administration.
Knowledge of EMH, State, and JCAHO regulations for record keeping.
Ability to participate in staff meetings and committees.
Willingness to attend continuing education programs.
Ability to administer medications (oral and parenteral).
Ability to provide a comfortable and safe environment for patients.
Ability to discuss reports with providers and communicate results/instructions to patients.
Consideration of patient age, growth, and development in care planning.
Ability to prepare and maintain schedules.
Availability for call-in.
Commitment to incorporating patient/family-centered care concepts.
Commitment to shared governance.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of CMA experience in a clinical setting.
Previous work history will be considered.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and visitors in a positive and professional manner.
Accurately collect demographic and insurance information and enter it into the practice management system.
Schedule appointments according to established protocol.
Answer incoming telephone calls, direct calls appropriately, and document required information.
Prepare medical charts and required paperwork.
Collect and post patient payments, balance the cash drawer, and prepare daily deposits.
Select accurate diagnosis codes for billing and post charges in the practice management system.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area and reception area.
Order necessary supplies for the front office and patient care.
Complete assignments as directed by providers/nurse.
Assist in collecting data regarding patient care medical record information.
Participate in patient/family education.
Prepare exam rooms with necessary supplies for patient care.
Assist with scheduling tests, treatments, and/or referrals of patients.
Assist providers with patient examinations, procedures, treatments, and administration of medication.
Keep daily/monthly records according to EMH, State, and JCAHO regulations.
Participate in staff meetings, committees, and teams to facilitate communication, education, and performance improvement.
Attend continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge and skills.
Administer medications (oral and parenteral) as directed by providers.
Provide a comfortable and safe environment for patients.
Discuss reports with providers daily and call patients to give results and instructions.
Incorporate core concepts of patient/family-centered care, considering age, growth, and development.
Prepare and maintain Nursing/Front Office schedules to ensure appropriate coverage and availability for call-ins.
Demonstrate commitment to professional accountability and growth.
Contribute to the achievement of the organization's mission, vision, and values.
Demonstrate dependability in job performance.
Incorporate core concepts of patient/family-centered care (dignity, respect, information sharing, and participation).
Commit to the development and implementation of shared governance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.