Medical Assistant, Certified - Piedmont Spine Specialists Raleigh

Duke • Wake Forest, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant, Certified functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The Medical Assistant, Certified performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice that assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.

Requirements

• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience within pain medicine and/or physical medicine & rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Takes medical histories and records vital signs.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepares patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assists the medical and nursing staff during examination and procedures.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens.
• Performs basic laboratory tests in the clinic/office.
• Takes electrocardiograms.
• Removes sutures/staples.
• Changes sterile and non-sterile dressings.
• Promotes patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care.
• Documents in the patient record.
• Disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Performs instrument processing.
• Performs high level disinfection and sterilization of medical instruments.
• Telephones prescriptions to a pharmacy.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by a physician.
• Authorizes drug refills as directed.
• Performs other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.
• Greets patients.
• Answers telephones.
• Schedules appointments to include arrive appointments in MaestroCare.
• Checks out patients.
• Schedules referrals.
• Arranges for hospital admissions and laboratory services.
• Updates and files patient medical records.
• Fills out insurance forms.
• Handles billing, bookkeeping to include receiving copays and collections on account balances.
• Handles correspondence.
• Orders clinical and clerical supplies and forms.
• Performs other administrative duties as directed.
• May be requested to be a liaison for clinic activities such as Joint Commission and falls and/or participate in clinic committees.

Benefits

• $7,500 Commitement Bonus For Qualifying Candidates!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed