Medical Assistant

• Experience
• 1-2 years of experience in orthopedics, spine surgery, or pain management is preferred.
• In lieu of experience must have the following training and/or experience:
• Graduated from a formal training program during the last 12-18 months, and have the CMA certificate; OR,
• Is grandfathered in as defined by State regulation.

Requirements

• The employee must pass the MA competency exam within the first six months of employment.
• Active Medical Assistant certification such as Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) with proof of current membership from American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with proof of current membership from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with proof of current membership from National Health Career Association (NHA) (Test administered after 7/1/2017 only) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) with proof of current membership from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT), or per State regulations
• Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software.
• Certification or additional training must meet the requirements for meaningful use.
• BLS certification required

• Knowledge
• Knowledge of the health care field.
• General knowledge of patient care in a clinic.
• Knowledge of back office skills.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality, state laws, HIPAA regulations, and medical records procedures.

• SKILLS
• Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software.
• Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professionalism when interacting with providers, co-workers, patients, family members, and the public. Ability to problem-solve.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to change

• Abilities
• Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image as a HOPCO employee both at work and on Social Media.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated work assignments.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion when dealing with patients and family members.

• Environmental working conditions
• Normal office environment
• Frequent travel to different clinic locations within the community.
• Some travel within the State

• Physical/Mental demands
• Standard clinic environment.
• Some travel within the community.
• Some bending and stretching are required.

Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard