Certified Medical Assistant

West Des Moines OBGYN Associates, PCWest Des Moines, IA
26d

About The Position

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Demonstrate ability to consistently meet work schedule demands in the clinic. Maintains awareness of safety in carrying out duties and responsibilities. Adheres to universal precautions and infection control policies and procedures. Maintains patient confidentiality and use discretion in patient interactions. Promote a positive, professional image of the clinic. Promote positive interpersonal relationships with patients and co-workers. Responsible for initial nursing assessment of all patients prior to being seen by the provider. Assist providers as needed. Provide correct health information either by phone or via mail. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for rooming patients, to include but not limited to: Vitals Initial assessment Provide necessary educational material and follow-up as needed. Assessment of incoming results and notify patient of results as instructed by provider, to include but not limited to: Labs / bloodwork Pap tests Ultrasounds Other outpatient testing Triage phone calls Return calls to patients to answer with appropriate information to include communication with provider if necessary Medication refills via phone and EMR Schedule surgery and other tests Call surgery facility, give them required information Document pertinent information in surgery book / patient chart Obtain insurance approval as necessary Assist with in-office procedures Provide assistance to lab with phlebotomy, injections and urinalysis Provide support to patients and family members as necessary Participate in educational programs to include OB/GYN related topics. Maintain current License/Certification CPR certification Mandatory Reporter Assist with maintaining appropriate supply inventory Sterilize instruments, maintain and clean autoclave Any other duties as requested by physicians and/or supervisory staff. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to adapt to changes in duties and office policies Phlebotomy and Gynecological experience preferred General computer knowledge with EMR system, Mod Med EDUCATION Current CMA or CNA license/certification or appropriate experience and training as determined by physicians or supervisor.

Requirements

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to changes in duties and office policies
  • Current CMA or CNA license/certification or appropriate experience and training as determined by physicians or supervisor

Nice To Haves

  • Phlebotomy and Gynecological experience preferred
  • General computer knowledge with EMR system, Mod Med

Responsibilities

  • Rooming patients, to include vitals, initial assessment, and providing educational material
  • Assessment of incoming results and notifying patients of results as instructed by provider, to include labs/bloodwork, pap tests, ultrasounds, and other outpatient testing
  • Triaging phone calls and returning calls to patients with appropriate information, including communication with provider if necessary
  • Medication refills via phone and EMR
  • Scheduling surgery and other tests, calling surgery facility, giving them required information, and documenting pertinent information in surgery book/patient chart
  • Obtaining insurance approval as necessary
  • Assisting with in-office procedures
  • Providing assistance to lab with phlebotomy, injections and urinalysis
  • Providing support to patients and family members as necessary
  • Participating in educational programs to include OB/GYN related topics
  • Maintaining current License/Certification
  • CPR certification
  • Mandatory Reporter
  • Assisting with maintaining appropriate supply inventory
  • Sterilizing instruments, maintaining and cleaning autoclave
  • Any other duties as requested by physicians and/or supervisory staff
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