Medical Records Clerk/Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

NaphCare•Des Moines, IA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview NaphCare is hiring a Medical Records Clerk/ Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team of medical professionals in the Polk County Jail in Des Moines, IA . As a Correctional Medical Records Clerk/CMA , you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including assisting physicians and other healthcare professionals with examinations, taking patient histories, vital signs, supporting administrative tasks, etc. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs. New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare! Responsibilities As a Medical Records Clerk/CMA , you will play a critical role in our continued mission to provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and not be limited to: Clinical Duties: Performing patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, medication history Taking and documenting vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, weight, PPDs, EKGs and basic laboratory tests Staggered intermittent safety checks Administering medication (under the direction of a physician) Providing basic wound care, performing routine blood drawing procedures and routine clinical tasks Assisting with patient hygiene, ambulation and dressing changes Assisting providers during patient examinations and procedures Providing basic patient education and instructions Administrative Duties: Scheduling and coordinating patient appointments Maintaining inventory of medical and office supplies Answering phones, emails and other forms of communications Entering patient information into electronic systems, filing documents, and maintaining the physical and digital filing system Ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and quality of medical documentation Handling requests for medical information from authorized parties, such as hospitals, clinics, and physicians, while adhering to HIPAA and other privacy regulations Managing incoming and outgoing mail, answering phones, and relaying messages related to medical records Creating, updating, and organizing inmate medical records, including assembling and disassembling files Performing routine clerical tasks and other duties as assigned

Requirements

CMA Certification - Completion of an accredited medical assisting program
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Be able to obtain CPR certification, if required
Must have computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel with a minimum typing speed of 45 words per minute.
Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

Performing patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, medication history
Taking and documenting vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, weight, PPDs, EKGs and basic laboratory tests
Staggered intermittent safety checks
Administering medication (under the direction of a physician)
Providing basic wound care, performing routine blood drawing procedures and routine clinical tasks
Assisting with patient hygiene, ambulation and dressing changes
Assisting providers during patient examinations and procedures
Providing basic patient education and instructions
Scheduling and coordinating patient appointments
Maintaining inventory of medical and office supplies
Answering phones, emails and other forms of communications
Entering patient information into electronic systems, filing documents, and maintaining the physical and digital filing system
Ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and quality of medical documentation
Handling requests for medical information from authorized parties, such as hospitals, clinics, and physicians, while adhering to HIPAA and other privacy regulations
Managing incoming and outgoing mail, answering phones, and relaying messages related to medical records
Creating, updating, and organizing inmate medical records, including assembling and disassembling files
Performing routine clerical tasks and other duties as assigned