Credentialed Medical Assistant- Orthopedic Assoc.

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Portsmouth, OH

About The Position

The Credentialed Medical Assistant works under the supervision of the Office Manager, Office Supervisor, and/or Family Health Center Manager. The role assists providers with patient examinations and clinical services by collecting and documenting patient information, handling prescriptions and referrals, operating medical equipment, and providing patient education as needed. The position also supports office operations, maintains clinical supplies and records, and coordinates care with other healthcare team members. The employee may float to other Medical Care Foundation offices as needed and may be cross-trained to perform Medical Office Assistant duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or successful completion of an equivalent high school examination.
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.

Responsibilities

Make phone calls for patient referrals and prescription requests and document them in patient charts.
Assist providers with patient examinations, procedures, venipuncture, and 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 pull lab results as needed.
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 authorizations or precertifications.
Manage patient care in collaboration with other healthcare team members 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 daily document imports.
Review electronic prescription requests under provider direction and handle failed or error prescriptions.
Follow medical record documentation procedures 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, including a 403(b) and Cash Balance Pension.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Earned Wage Access to get paid before payday.
Paid Time Off bank with three annual sick days.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Tuition and certification assistance.
Club LC discounted or free gym membership.
Employee discount and payroll deduction programs.
Other benefit offerings.