Medical Assistant, Certified, Women's Clinic (CMA)

Lifepoint Health • Russellville, AR

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Mary's Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for their Women's Clinic. This role is crucial in providing exceptional care to patients and the community. The health system is committed to fostering a positive work environment where teamwork thrives and every team member feels valued. They aim to empower staff by providing resources and support, enabling them to deliver high-quality care. Saint Mary's is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network with a commitment to prioritizing employee well-being to ensure exceptional patient care. Joining this team means embracing a mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current credentialing (certification/registration). Must maintain credentialing with American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA-CMA), NRCMA, NHA, NCCT or American Medical Technologists (AMT-RMA).
• BLS required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan by taking vital signs, history, medication listing, assessing visual acuity and determining chief complaint. Assesses patients’ physical and mental status.
• Under the supervision of physicians or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communication changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Exhibits exceptional customer service with patients and teammates.
• Completes all necessary documentation in the patient’s medical record in accordance with practice’s charting policy.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and medical procedures
• Administers prescribed oral medications and give intramuscular and subcutaneous and intradermal injections. Performs venipunctures, CLIA-Waived and non-CLIA Waived lab testing.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors. This includes cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments in accordance with practice policies. Stocks rooms in preparation for the daily work schedule. Take inventory of medical and exam room supplies.
• Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
• Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by the physicians. Notifies appropriate insurance personnel to pre-certify surgeries or tests ordered by the physician or other health care provider, which require pre-certification by the insurance company.
• Answering office phones, assisting front desk in scheduling appointments and directing calls appropriately.
• Assists in checking out patients and assists them with referral processing and scheduling process.
• Assist in other functions of the physician practice as needed.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED