Credentialed Medical Assistant - Urology Assoc

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Portsmouth, OH

About The Position

The Credentialed Medical Assistant works under the supervision of the Office Manager, Operations Manager, Office Supervisor, and/or Family Health Center Manager. The role supports providers during patient examinations and clinical services by collecting and documenting vital signs, medical history, and current complaints; assisting with procedures and diagnostic testing; and supporting patient care and education. The position also handles prescriptions, referrals, medication and supply management, medical records, appointment scheduling, and related administrative duties. The employee may be cross-trained to perform Medical Office Assistant duties and may float to other Medical Care Foundation offices as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or successful completion of an equivalent high school exam.
Current credential as a CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, or AMCA.
BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

At least one month of on-the-job training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Make phone calls for patient referrals and prescription requests, and document them in patient charts.
Assist providers with patient examinations, procedures, venipuncture, and other diagnostic testing.
Collect and document patient vital signs, chief complaints, pain assessments, and past medical history.
Organize the drug closet.
Ensure clinical supplies are properly stocked and order medical supplies.
Review charts for the next day's appointments and obtain lab results and other necessary information.
Log and update patient medication lists.
Assist with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and scanning.
Coordinate procedure scheduling with the Surgery Department and Central Scheduling.
Contact insurance companies to obtain necessary authorizations or precertifications.
Manage patient care in collaboration with other members of the health care team to meet patient needs.
Pre-clean, decontaminate, and appropriately transport instruments used on patients.
Cross-train to perform Medical Office Assistant duties.
Float to other Medical Care Foundation offices as needed.
Follow vaccine and medication management policies.
Perform document import daily.
Review electronic prescription requests under provider direction and handle failed or error electronic prescriptions.
Follow medical record documentation procedures detailed in the MCF Documentation Assistant policy.
Assist providers in navigating the medical record.
Be present during a provider's clinical service and document, on the provider's behalf, everything said during the service.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Earned Wage Access
Paid Time Off bank with three annual sick days
Life insurance and disability coverage
Tuition and certification assistance
Discounted or free gym membership through Club LC
Employee discount and payroll deduction programs