Certified Medical Assistant

ALLERGY PARTNERS•Anderson, SC

57d•Onsite

About The Position

This role coordinates patient care with the physician, assists with assessments, administers medications as ordered, and handles administrative duties to support patient care. The Certified Medical Assistant will work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient and effective patient services.

Requirements

High school degree required
CMA certificate required
At least one year of experience in clinical assisting
Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications
Knowledge of practice management and word processing software
Good communication skills
Neat, professional appearance

Responsibilities

Greets patients and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms.
Prepares patients for examination or treatment and takes vital signs.
Provides assistance to the physician when requested.
Performs Spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered.
Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
Performs patient education when appropriate.
Completes appropriate documentation in the patient's medical record.
Calls in prescriptions as ordered by the physician or nurse practitioner.
Performs allergy prick testing and/or intradermal testing as ordered by the physician.
Administers allergy injections to patients according to a physician-approved schedule.
Monitors patients' medical status for possible adverse reactions following allergy injections.
Maintains emergency equipment, including oxygen, code kit, suction, etc.
Answers patient-related telephone calls and responds according to clinical protocol.
Follows up to obtain referrals and insurance authorization as requested and needed.
Maintains clinical supply stock and medication samples.
Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines.
Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software.
Attends CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and OIG training programs as required.
Attends all regular meetings.
Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager.
Completes all assigned AP training (such as CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, Compliance, Information Security, others) within designated timeframes.
Complies with Allergy Partners and respective hub/department policies and reports incidents of policy violations to a Supervisor/Manager/Director, Department of Compliance & Privacy or via the AP EthicsPoint hotline.