Certified Medical Assistant I, AMG Epilepsy Program- Full Time, Days

Lead Certified Medical Assistant

. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure functionality of practice operations to provide excellent patient care. Ensures medical facilities run smoothly, and works in a clerical, administrative, or clinical capacity, and may even be asked to perform more specialized tasks.

Principal Accountabilities:

Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.

 

• Trains MA staff in the use of current and future monitoring equipment and equipment upgrades
• Consults with the nurse coordinator/manager in response to patient and physician complaints, following through to resolution
• Delegates responsibilities to Certified Medical Assistant staff in order to develop their potential and follows up on performance.
• Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
• Taking vital signs: Typically performed before a patient sees a doctor to establish a baseline for future exams 
• Assisting with examinations: Working closely with physicians to perform clinical tasks 
• Collecting and preparing laboratory samples: Instructing patients on how to collect samples or drawing blood 
• Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times. Strong written and communication skills
• Maintaining medical records: Recording patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system 
• Cleaning patient rooms: Sanitizing and reorganizing patient rooms between visits 
• Prepping examination rooms: Ensuring the exam room is ready for the patient, including disinfecting equipment and stocking supplies 
• Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• EPIC or similar EMR system
• Coordinate the scheduling of MA/CMAs to ensure adequate coverage for clinical operations and patient flow.
• Able to perform Blood draw, EKG as needed
• Expert ability to work within computer systems
• Ability to stand a minimum of 6 hours a day

 

Required:

• High School Diploma.
• 1 to 3 years of prior experience.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in radiology or surgical scheduling.
• Prior EMR experience.
• Experience obtaining pre-authorizations with insurance companies.