CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT-TCMP

Decatur County Memorial Hospital•Greensburg, IN

20h

About The Position

The Clinical Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative work may include scheduling appointments, processing FMLA and prior authorizations, maintaining medical records, and completing billing and insurance coding. Clinical work includes obtaining vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, and administering medications as directed by a physician. The role requires working non-standard hours and may take up to six months to reach proficiency.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical assisting or nursing school.
Six months to one year of related experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, email, and basic computer skills for other software used throughout the hospital in the area of responsibility.
Must exhibit basic computer knowledge.
Able to work non-standard work hours.
Able to meet the role’s physical demands: constant standing and walking; frequent sitting; constant use of hands and fingers; occasional reaching above the shoulder; frequent bending; lifting or carrying 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds; and frequently pushing or pulling up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Certified medical assistant, or a nurse registered in the State of Indiana.

Responsibilities

Interview patients and obtain vital signs, medical histories, and information such as test results in medical records; prepare patients for the physician.
Administer injections, aerosol treatments, oral medications, and EKGs; prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Collect, log, order, and prepare blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing; retrieve results and prepare lab reports for provider review. Maintain no more than three specimen-collection errors in a 12-month period.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions to patients.
Prepare examination rooms, keeping them neat, clean, and stocked; clean instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
Perform general office duties, including answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms.
Notify appropriate parties of inventory needs for office supplies, laboratory supplies, or purchased pharmaceuticals; notify suppliers when drug samples are needed; maintain accurate drug-sample inventory records and dispose of expired drugs.
Perform CLIA-waived tests, including all point-of-care approved testing.
Address workload messages, faxes, medication refills, and test results daily.
Process prior authorizations and FMLA matters as appropriate.
Perform other tasks assigned by the provider or Practice Manager.