Certified Medical Assistant

Description

Certified Medical Assistant Description

At Penta, we place the needs of our patients first - by providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming culture of care and seamless integration with market-leading health systems and our communities. We are a fast-paced clinic with minimum turnover. In a collaborative manner, the Certified Medical Assistant will provide support to the Medical Provider and patients through a variety of tasks, including but not limited to patient care management, organization and communication. An ideal candidate will already have a medial assistant certification, if this is you please apply below.

Certified Medical Assistant Responsibilities

Completion of an approved medical assisting program. CMA/RMA Certificate Required. Maximizes provider productivity by preparing for patient appointments, assisting with patient care during the appointment and providing appropriate follow-ups. Reviews patients' charts prior to encounter and ensure exam rooms are prepared and stocked. Schedules additional tests to determine or support diagnoses as directed. Acts as a resource and point of contact for the patient in promptly returning phone calls to the patient, providing lab results, and answering questions from the patient. Provides patient education in regard to aftercare plans to include medication prescribed, therapies ordered and any additional regimens ordered. Ensures completeness and accuracy of medical records by capturing and entering patient concerns, vital signs, and information obtained from H & P into the patient's chart. Minimizes risk to patient, co-workers and self by using personal protective equipment, checking equipment for safety before using and otherwise observing all safety precautions when performing job duties. Minimizes opportunity for infection transmission; following sterile procedure guidelines to ensure non-contamination of sterile field; adhering to bloodborne pathogen standards, demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures; reporting any unsafe or hazardous condition at once. Protects patient confidentiality and privacy by complying with HIPAA provisions and protocols whenever creating, using or disclosing medical records. Contributes to a patient-centered teamwork environment by becoming cross-trained in the duties of other staff as directed; filling in for other staff as directed by her/his supervisor; obtaining and maintaining any certification required for positions in which s/he has been cross-trained.

Requirements

Certified Medical Assistant Requirements: High school diploma or GED Completion of an approved medical assisting program CMA/RMA Certification is required Current CPR certification Valid NC Driver's License Must be able to work in Winston-Salem, NC, with possible limited travel to our NC satellite offices in Kernersville, Clemmons, Elkin and Mount Airy. Patient service orientation Medical terminology Safety-conscious, OSHA compliance Coding (CPT, ICD, etc) knowledge Computer skills Phone skil