Opportunity to grow as part of a Certified Medical Assistant Career Ladder!
Job Summary:
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will serve as a key member of the patient care team in an ambulatory setting. This position will work closely with providers across multiple specialties as well as with other clinical and administrative staff to deliver an exceptional patient experience that contributes to positive health outcomes for patients and a work culture of Service-Oriented, Trust, Empathy, Safety, Inclusion, and Communication.
Job Responsibilities:
- Greet and interact with patients, visitors, vendors, and all faculty and staff.
- Prepare patients for their visit including:
- Pre-visit organization of information required for an efficient in-office experience, performing patient escort and rooming functions (taking vital signs, medication reconciliation, accurate documentation of chief complaint, updating history as requested, updating EMR (Epic) as required).
- Assisting patients as needed with walking, dressing, collecting and processing specimens and point of care testing, preparing for exam, etc. Serving as a chaperone in the exam room as requested.
- Assisting physicians or other clinical staff with examinations, procedures, and department-specific therapies as requested.
- Entering orders in Epic as required.
- Managing a smooth clinic flow by assessing and anticipating physician schedules and using clinical space effectively.
- Completes medication reconciliation for all appointments (including video visits) and/or test requisitions and places pending orders in EMR.
- Notifying physicians and nurses of emergencies and performing first aid.
- Processing, sterilizing, and organizing instruments daily.
- Perform additional specialty-specific duties as assigned and based on clinical operation needs.
- Collaborate with Front Desk staff to expedite the delivery of quality patient care. Duties include:
- Managing and tracking the patient flow from arrival until exam room departure using an EMR system, including welcoming and informing patients of any delays.
- Serving as a liaison between physicians and other individuals such as patients.
- Preparing and maintaining medical charts.
- Copying and mailing requests for medical records, ensuring HIPAA compliance.
- Performing additional check-out functions such as scheduling, referrals, and additional tasks as needed.
- Answering telephone calls and taking accurate phone messages.
- Performing phlebotomy duties.
- Preparing and labeling collected specimens and ensuring timely delivery of specimens to appropriate designation.
- Ensuring that proper labs are drawn and documented via Epic. Assisting in troubleshooting missing labs from Epic as instructed by supervisor.
- EEG disconnects
Please note: In some practices and based on operational need, the CMA may be required to perform full scope of front desk duties in conjunction with or in lieu of CMA duties (e.g., check-in, pre-registration, appointment scheduling and related follow-up).
Job Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalency and graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- CMA must be certified by a credentialing body.
- Current BCLS/AED certification required.
- Must demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to perform across multi- disciplinary and/or specialties while maintaining high productivity and a professional and service- oriented demeanor.
- Must have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong ability to deescalate stressful situations.
- Basic proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email systems, etc.
- Will provide coverage as requested throughout practices (multiple sites and flexible schedule).
- Associate degree or additional academic coursework preferred.
- Previous medical assisting experience in an outpatient setting preferred.
- Proficiency with OSHA standards including disposal of biohazard waste preferred.
- Multi-specialty experience in a high-volume setting preferred.
- Prior EMR experience, Epic preferred.
- Phlebotomy certificate preferred.
- Bilingual Verbal Fluency in Spanish and English a plus.
Hourly Rate Ranges: $21.00 - $33.17
Note: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education.
61st Street Service Corporation
At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.