CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Pain Management - Full Time - Sign on Bonus Eligible - NO weekends NO Holidays

Augusta Health Careers•Fishersville, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant performs clinical, communication, receptionist, secretarial, and operational duties in a pain management practice. Assigned duties are performed and documented under physician direction and supervision, in accordance with the medical model of care and applicable State Board of Nursing guidance. The position has access to the practice’s operational components as needed, including the physician’s office, medical records, medical supplies, and locked drug closets or refrigerators. The role includes patient intake and routine nursing care, assisting with examinations and procedures, providing pre- and post-procedural care, and completing office operations such as scheduling, telephone coverage, inventory, and supply ordering. The CMA also coordinates follow-up care, referrals, and patient wellness initiatives. The posting states that the position is full time, has a sign-on bonus opportunity, and does not require weekend or holiday work.

Requirements

Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Medical Assistant certification issued by a nationally recognized certifying organization.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous physician office experience.

Responsibilities

Complete nursing intake and the visit intake sections as directed by the provider.
Document all patient care provided and maintain patient safety.
Assist with routine office duties, including ordering medical supplies, maintaining inventory, scheduling patients, and answering telephones.
Collect, label, and prepare specimens for laboratory delivery.
Communicate effectively with patients across all age groups.
Assist physicians with examinations and special procedures.
Provide routine nursing care according to provider instructions.
Provide pre- and post-procedural nursing care, including medication administration, local laboratory tests, venipuncture, EKGs, and assessment of patient status.
Arrange follow-up care and appointments, and maintain communication with patients and families in other facilities.
Coordinate and track patient wellness initiatives, including laboratory tests, immunizations, colonoscopies, and mammograms.
Arrange referrals to specialty clinics.
Perform waived testing according to Augusta Health policy and procedure.
Administer medications according to Augusta Health guidelines.
Participate in educational and training programs required by Augusta Health and attend staff meetings.
Perform general office housekeeping as needed to keep the office presentable for daily operations.
Accept a variety of responsibilities as a responsible and versatile team member.