Certified Medical Assistant-Minimally Invasive Surgery

Baptist•Memphis, TN

19h

About The Position

Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel and/or an Administrator. The Certified Medical Assistant supports patient care in a Minimally Invasive Surgery clinic by assisting with clinical, clerical, and treatment-coordination tasks.

Requirements

At least one year of experience working in a clinical setting.
High school diploma.
CMA certification from an accredited certification body, or obtain certification within six months of hire.
BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral, and verbal formats to achieve high productivity and efficiency.
Ability to write legibly and record information accurately as needed to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a general surgery clinical practice.
Ability to speak Spanish.
Experience working in the EPIC EMR system.

Responsibilities

Perform direct patient care duties as assigned.
Room patients during clinic hours, including obtaining and documenting vital signs as needed.
Assist Registered Nurses (RNs) with implementing and monitoring treatment plans to support coordinated patient care.
Obtain test results, surgical clearance documentation, and other clinical records as needed.
Perform day-to-day clerical tasks and related duties.
Participate in ongoing educational activities.
Maintain exam room medical supplies and support the upkeep of clinical sterilization equipment.
Complete FMLA documentation for review by RNs and MDs.
Complete assigned goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.