Medical Assistant Scribe | Mitchell Clinic

Avera Health

121d • $19 - $27

About The Position

Supports a clinic physician by proficiently operating the Electronic Medical Record by efficiently entering orders and documenting patient encounters for the physician; allowing him/her to focus their time on direct patient care rather than the computer. While this is not a direct patient care position, the individual may be called on periodically to perform patient care to assure efficient patient flow and high quality care and services.

Requirements

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Upon Hire
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Upon Hire
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Upon Hire
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or technical degree
• 6 months to 1 year experience and/or training

Responsibilities

• Learns and maintains proficient understanding and utilization of the EMR (LSS).
• Provides accurate, completed, legible and timely documentation of all patient encounters and procedures in the medical record.
• Enters accurate, complete, legible and timely orders based on physician’s orders in the medical record.
• Works collaboratively as a team member with the physician, nurse(s), and receptionists in a clinic setting to provide exceptional patient care.
• Maintains knowledge of preauthorization process and ensure all criteria is met before orders for advanced imaging is placed.
• Ensures that the encounters have complete and accurate diagnoses and that documentation supports the appropriate billing/coding levels.
• Ensures that all documentation enhances compliance with applicable documentation standards including Meaningful Use.
• Assists the Physician with clinical quality measures and chronic disease management documentation and process.
• Assists with a patient-centered approach to each encounter that maximizes the patient satisfaction and outcome.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree