Clinic Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - $5,000 Recruitment Bonus

Crawford County Clinic•Denison, IA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in a clinic setting. The CMA will be responsible for a wide range of duties including welcoming and preparing patients, taking vital signs, assisting healthcare providers during examinations, performing basic laboratory tests, administering medications, authorizing refills, generating revenue by recording billing information and completing insurance forms, managing inventory, maintaining equipment, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment, and maintaining patient confidentiality. The position also requires staying updated with job knowledge through continuous learning and professional development. The CMA will be an active member of the clinic team, working independently under the direction of the charge nurse or unit manager, and must be adaptable, detail-oriented, and accurate.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Successful completion of certified Medical Assistant course
Must demonstrate aptitude and ability in caring for patients of all ages
Must be aware of common patient problems and take steps to inform nurses of patient problems
Basic nursing process
Basic knowledge and skills required for department computer system
Effective communication skills
Excellent customer service
Excellent organizational skills
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Wear identification while on duty.
Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Comply with all organizational policies.
Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with PRIDE values.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
Must be able to hear alarms on equipment, patient call lights, phone and instructions by physicians and staff members either by phone or in person. Must be able to respond quickly.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years professional experience in a clinic setting
Previous nurse aide experience preferred

Responsibilities

Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings.
Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions.
Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
Generates revenues by recording billing information of services rendered; completing insurance forms; responding to insurance and other third-party inquiries.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Perform other duties as assigned.