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About The Position

Requirements

• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current certification in medical assisting from America Association of Medical Assistants (CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Health Career Association (CCMA), National Center for competency Testing (NCMA), and/or American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
• Knowledge of standard laboratory and medical procedures
• Knowledge of insurance plans and third-party payers
• Ability to master standard clinical competencies per current Clinical policy, Point of Care and Skills Competency checklists
• Basic math and accurate data collection and entry skills

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies
• TB validated (to administer or read) or validation obtained within 6 months of hire
• Knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs, Meaningful Use and Standard Work Programs and concepts within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Performs duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction to provide patient care given in accordance with the organization standards
• Assures completeness of ordered procedures and treatments
• Assures smooth patient flow
• Performs general lab work
• Instructs patients concerning procedures, treatments and needs
• Ensures medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately and in a timely manner
• Performs registration and scheduling activities per organizational and departmental procedures
• Maintains EMR files
• Performs general front office functions as needed
• May perform computerized physician order entry, only if directed by assigned physician
• Expected to precept current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership