Certified Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school degree required
• CMA certificate required
• At least one year of experience in clinical assisting
• Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications
• Knowledge of practice management and word processing software
• Good communication skills
• Neat, professional appearance

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and escorts them to exam rooms.
• Prepares patients for examinations or treatments and takes vital signs.
• Assists physicians as requested.
• Performs Spirometry and other breathing tests.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Provides patient education when appropriate.
• Completes documentation in patients' medical records.
• Calls in prescriptions as ordered by a physician or nurse practitioner.
• Performs allergy prick testing and/or intradermal testing as ordered by a physician.
• Administers allergy injections according to a physician-approved schedule.
• Monitors patients' medical status for adverse reactions after allergy injections.
• Maintains emergency equipment (oxygen, code kit, suction, etc.).
• Answers patient-related telephone calls and responds according to clinical protocol.
• Follows up to obtain referrals and insurance authorization.
• Maintains clinical supply stock and medication samples.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines.
• Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other relevant software.
• Attends required training programs (CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, OIG).
• Attends all regular meetings.
• Performs other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager.
• Completes all assigned AP training within designated timeframes.
• Complies with Allergy Partners policies and reports policy violations.