Certified Medical Assistant

CAMERON HEALTH • Angola, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Cameron Health is a 25-bed independent, not-for-profit facility serving Angola and Steuben County in northeast Indiana. The Certified Medical Assistant works in Cameron Occupational Health and provides nursing care to patients as directed by the provider, using the nursing process. The position also performs patient access functions. It is full-time, 1.0 FTE (80 hours bi-weekly), on a day shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and is benefit eligible.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing or medical assistant program.
• Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, or current Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license in Indiana.
• General knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Education in basic pharmacology and medication administration.
• CPR provider certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care assignments as directed by the provider and clinical protocols, and report significant findings to the provider.
• Prepare clinic areas for patient care at the beginning of the shift and secure them nightly.
• Use EPIC to retrieve patient records, enter patient data, and lock records.
• Greet arriving patients; register them and enter their data into the health information system; and scan insurance card information.
• Admit patients by taking a brief history and vital signs.
• Set up procedures and assist the provider as indicated.
• Discharge patients with prescriptions and instructions, and document in their charts.
• Maintain adequate medical supply and medication inventories.
• Schedule surgeries or referrals as ordered, obtain prior authorizations for surgeries when needed, and provide patient education and instruction information.
• Follow applicable policies in Policystat, including nursing, registration, and disaster policies.
• Demonstrate good customer service, reliable attendance, effective communication, and proficiency using email.
• Accomplish goals set personally and by the Office Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Office Manager.

Benefits

• Benefit eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed