Medical Assistant Certified/Registered- Cape Fear Valley Skin Care, Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

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About The Position

Supports administrative and clinical requirements of physicians and other licensed medical staff. Assists in obtaining patient vital signs, updates patients’ charts, compiles related statistical data and policy/procedure/practice, regulatory requirements, and JCAHO standards. Responsible for administering care to clinic patients under the supervision of the physician and other licensed medical staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required from the American Heart Association
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program with successful completion of a nationally recognized certification exam required
• 1 year clinical experience in an outpatient clinical setting preferred
• Recognizes life-threatening situations, responds, and activates emergency services
• Effectively communicates with all customers, staff, and providers in-person and via phone

Responsibilities

• Maintains patients’ rights, confidentiality, dignity, and well-being
• Maintains an accurate, relevant record of patient care and patient contact per visit and per telephone
• Collects and processes all point of care, lab, and pathology samples per CFVH policy
• Performs quality and safety checks on all waived testing equipment and supplies per CFVHS policies
• Performs patient education under the direction of the Provider
• Administers and records treatments, dressing changes, medications, and therapies under the direction and order of the LIP
• Chaperones, sets up for, and assists providers in procedures and examinations as needed
• Properly handles and prepares reusable instruments for return to Central Sterile Processing for sterilization
• Disposes of biohazard and pharmaceutical waste per OSHA guidelines and per CFVH Policy
• Maintains a clean patient care environment by following Infection Prevention Standards for between patient cleaning and terminal cleaning
• Ensures appropriate supply stock and instrument supplies in designated areas
• Performs front desk reception to include greeting patients and scheduling appointments
• Assists clerk/receptionist with ICD and CPT coding, input to computer for billing, insurance, and QA purposes
• Coordinates and communicates with outside healthcare partners such as home health, hospice, DME companies, community paramedics, and ACO, to carry out the provider directed patient plan of care
• Monitors Epic In Basket and responds to all messages in an appropriate time frame
• Performs components of well visits or physicals as directed by the provider
• Performs scheduled nursing visits as directed by the provider
• Completes all required documentation for each patient visit prior to provider beginning visit
• Performs High Level Disinfection according to CFVH policy and manufacturer’s instructions
• Floats to other clinics as assigned

Benefits

• $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees