Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at Digestive Health Partners
Asheville, NC 28801
About the Job
*JOB DESCRIPTION*
*Summary*
The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting providers with clinic visits all while providing excellent patient care
This position is located in Asheville, North Carolina.
*Essential Functions*
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Provide direct and telehealth quality care and service to patients under direction of the Clinic Manager or Provider.
* Review patient charts and update clinic visit information in the EMR program.
* Obtain patient vitals.
* Room patients while providing quality patient care.
* Handle walk-in patients and obtain request from patient and give them information or tasks to the provider.
* Speak to pharmaceutical representatives and accept samples.
* Setup clinic room with equipment for procedures
Educate and prepare patient for procedure
Assist the provider with procedures (SIG, hem band, PEG etc.)
* Covid-19 screening clinic – testing, cleaning, etc.
* Demonstrate ability to adapt to changes in daily schedule.
* Maintain strictest confidentiality and privacy of patient and patient records.
* Demonstrate a working knowledge and role of all safety plans.
* Attend staff meetings and participate in in-service programs to maintain and improve knowledge and skills.
* Demonstrate an effort and ability to be an effective team member.
* Maintain orderliness, cleanliness, and preparation of rooms between clinic visits to ensure room and equipment are ready prior to arrival of patient.
* Refer situations beyond ability or function to appropriate team member.
* Assist with restocking of equipment or supplies and monitoring supply inventory.
* Foster positive interactions among team members and effectively communicate with other departments as necessary.
* Maintain Basic Life Support (CPR) training certification.
* Function within the scope of practice for a CCMA and maintain certifications.
* Participate in in-services and continuing education to maintain and improve knowledge and skills.
* Perform other clinical duties as needed.
*Competencies*
* Teamwork Orientation
* Ethical Conduct
* Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
* Patient Focus
* Exceptional written and verbal communication
* Ethical conduct
* Proficiency with documentation and utilization of an electronic health record system
*Supervisory Responsibility*
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
*Physical Demands*
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is standing most of the day
Frequent lifting, stretching and other physical exertion during positioning of patients and moving equipment is required.
*Other Duties*
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Gastroenterology
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* BLS Certification (Preferred)
* CCMA Certification (Required)
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
*Summary*
The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting providers with clinic visits all while providing excellent patient care
This position is located in Asheville, North Carolina.
*Essential Functions*
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Provide direct and telehealth quality care and service to patients under direction of the Clinic Manager or Provider.
* Review patient charts and update clinic visit information in the EMR program.
* Obtain patient vitals.
* Room patients while providing quality patient care.
* Handle walk-in patients and obtain request from patient and give them information or tasks to the provider.
* Speak to pharmaceutical representatives and accept samples.
* Setup clinic room with equipment for procedures
Educate and prepare patient for procedure
Assist the provider with procedures (SIG, hem band, PEG etc.)
* Covid-19 screening clinic – testing, cleaning, etc.
* Demonstrate ability to adapt to changes in daily schedule.
* Maintain strictest confidentiality and privacy of patient and patient records.
* Demonstrate a working knowledge and role of all safety plans.
* Attend staff meetings and participate in in-service programs to maintain and improve knowledge and skills.
* Demonstrate an effort and ability to be an effective team member.
* Maintain orderliness, cleanliness, and preparation of rooms between clinic visits to ensure room and equipment are ready prior to arrival of patient.
* Refer situations beyond ability or function to appropriate team member.
* Assist with restocking of equipment or supplies and monitoring supply inventory.
* Foster positive interactions among team members and effectively communicate with other departments as necessary.
* Maintain Basic Life Support (CPR) training certification.
* Function within the scope of practice for a CCMA and maintain certifications.
* Participate in in-services and continuing education to maintain and improve knowledge and skills.
* Perform other clinical duties as needed.
*Competencies*
* Teamwork Orientation
* Ethical Conduct
* Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
* Patient Focus
* Exceptional written and verbal communication
* Ethical conduct
* Proficiency with documentation and utilization of an electronic health record system
*Supervisory Responsibility*
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
*Physical Demands*
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is standing most of the day
Frequent lifting, stretching and other physical exertion during positioning of patients and moving equipment is required.
*Other Duties*
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Gastroenterology
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* BLS Certification (Preferred)
* CCMA Certification (Required)
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
