Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Medical Assistant or CNAII - A First Choice Staffing Service
Medford, OR 97504
About the Job
We are looking for a CCMA, medical assistant with experience or schooling, but willing to train a CNA II as a medical assistant for a medical specialty practice. Experience using EPIC and EMR is a plus. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate.
This position for full time, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. No nights, weekends, or holidays.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
*Clear communication between patients, clinical staff, providers, and customers to optimize the flow, and coordination of patient care.
*Triage for urgent or emergent patient issues by communicating efficiently and professionally with doctors and referring providers to ensure the best patient outcomes.
*Conducts patient treatment preparation including but not limited to EMR chart preparation obtaining test results, requesting tests and or medical records, and obtaining prior authorizations for insurance payers.
*Prepares treatment areas and equipment including but not limited to ordering and maintaining medical supplies, sanitizing beds and equipment, and organizing equipment needed for the procedure.
*Performs treatment follow-up but is not limited to room clean-up and sanitation of equipment, orders needed tests/imaging, updating the patient EMR, and tracking spreadsheets for any needed follow-up.
*Navigate Epic EMR in multiple locations (in an inpatient and outpatient setting) to research and record pertinent patient information.
*Assists providers in procedures as needed.
*Follow-up calls.
*Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and ensures performance is within the Oregon Medical Board Scope of Practice for CCMA.
*Performs any additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
*Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
*Certification through a nationally recognized Medical Assistant program such as AAMA, AMT, CMA, RMA, or NCCT and have current Basic Life Support (BLS)
*Or one year of medical assistant experience to be able to test for CCMA within a year.
*Willing to train someone who is currently certified as a CNAII.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
*Compassionate patient care, managing and dealing with multiple conflicting priorities.
*Understand compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality, and risk management on the state and federal working knowledge of clinical safety procedures.
*Basic computer skills.
*Effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds, and able to follow detailed procedures and directions.
Must be able to pass criminal background checks, drug screen and current reference checks. Must be at least 18 to apply.
A First Choice Staffing Service was founded in 1995, right here in the beautiful Rogue Valley.
Finding individuals employment is one of the most rewarding parts of our job. We specialize in filling open positions for medical specialty and family practice offices. We connect skilled candidates and dynamic employers leading to long-term employment. Our organization is committed to excellence in quality, reliability, and service to the people in our employment and the clients whom we serve. Looking for a new job can be very stressful; we enjoy taking that weight from our candidates.