Certified Medical Assistant- Floater

Department

09120 FLMG Rome General Administration Ga 420 E 2nd Ave - General Administration

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible

• Yes
• Hou rs Per Week: 40
• Schedule Details/Additional Information: full time

Pay Range $21.85 - $32.80

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible.

Major Responsibilities

• Prepares the patient at the onset of the visit
• Measures and records vital signs, height, and weight as necessary.
• Determines patient's chief complaint and records in medical record.
• Asks patient about relevant past medical history and records in the medical record.
• Assists the physician with procedures and examinations as needed
• Sets up the procedure/exam room with appropriate supplies/equipment. Prepares the patient for exam/procedure.
• Maintains sterile technique and field during sterile procedures. Cleans exam room post patient encounter.
• Properly cleans and disinfects instruments and prepares for sterilization.
• Provides emotional and other clinical support to patient during exam as indicated.
• Assists the physician in the provision of patient and family education
• Answers general questions
• Provides instructional materials.
• Responds to patient calls by relaying between the provider and patient. Documents instructions appropriately.
• Performs clerical duties as necessary Files reports in patient records.
• Locates and pulls files for patient visits and returns files to shelf. Performs duties using IDX as applicable.
• Performs insurance verification, referrals and precertification as required.
• Obtains billing waivers from patients as appropriate.
• Provides nursing care for the patient as directed by the physician
• Administers medications per provider orders.
• Performs waived lab procedures.
• Performs other procedures ordered as noted on skill check list.
• Maintains accurate medical records
• Completes documentation related to patient visit.
• Documents medications.
• Documents all medication orders called in to pharmacies. Documents referrals and pre-certifications appropriately.
• Communicates clearly and appropriately with team members, providers and patients Communicates
• complete timely information to team members.
• Completes accurate coding of medical and laboratory procedures Completes encounter form correctly.
• Verifies procedures that may be billed as "in-house".
• Maintains accurate knowledge of CPT codes of commonly performed services. Verifies diagnosis and procedures are matched for claims filing.
• Provides age-appropriate care to patients
• Measurement of vital signs, height and weight are performed using equipment appropriate for the age of the patient.
• Medication dosage and method of administration is age appropriate.
• Techniques and equipment used in procedures are age appropriate.
• Demonstrates teaching techniques and uses materials in teaching which are age appropriate.
• Uses safety measures in patient care which are appropriate for age of patient.

Minimum Job Requirements Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Medical Assistant diploma/certificate from a nationally recognized, accredited program OR
• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing OR
• Completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces

Certification / License

• Nationally recognized and accredited current Medical Assistant certification
• BCLS certification
• Work Experience - Knowledge / Skills / Abilities - Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Environmental and Job Hazards

Frequent exposure to communicable disease, bodily fluids and tissue, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.

Typical Physical Demands

• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries weight up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols with vision and hearing within normal range to respond to Code alerts and equipment alarms.
• Work-related stress due to volume and time constraints with irregular working hours.

Preferred Job Requirements Education - Certification / License - Experience Front and/or back-office experience in a medical office or nursing assistant in a hospital or patient care facility nowledge / Skills / Abilities -

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program