Certified Medical Assistant- Resource Team

Atrium Health • Full-time • Rome, GA, United States • 1m ago

Overview

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible.

The Medical Assistant performs a full range of duties necessary to support the care of patients from birth through the lifecycle. He or she works under the direction of Physicians, the Site Manager and/or Practice Coordinator to assist with appropriate patient needs including education and communication.

Major Responsibilities

1. Prepares the patient at the onset of the visit

Measures and records vital signs, height, and weight as necessary.
Determines patient’s chief complaint and records in medical record.
Asks patient about relevant past medical history and records in the medical record.

2. Assists the physician with procedures and examinations as needed

Sets up the procedure/exam room with appropriate supplies/equipment. Prepares the patient for exam/procedure.
Maintains sterile technique and field during sterile procedures. Cleans exam room post patient encounter.
Properly cleans and disinfects instruments and prepares for sterilization.
Provides emotional and other clinical support to patient during exam as indicated.

3. Assists the physician in the provision of patient and family education

4. Answers general questions

Provides instructional materials.
Responds to patient calls by relaying between the provider and patient. Documents instructions appropriately.

5. Performs clerical duties as necessary Files reports in patient records.

Locates and pulls files for patient visits and returns files to shelf. Performs duties using IDX as applicable.
Performs insurance verification, referrals and precertification as required.
Obtains billing waivers from patients as appropriate.

6. Provides nursing care for the patient as directed by the physician

Administers medications per provider orders.
Performs waived lab procedures.
Performs other procedures ordered as noted on skill check list.

7. Maintains accurate medical records

Completes documentation related to patient visit.
Documents medications.
Documents all medication orders called in to pharmacies. Documents referrals and pre-certifications appropriately.

8. Communicates clearly and appropriately with team members, providers and patients Communicates

complete timely information to team members.

9. Completes accurate coding of medical and laboratory procedures Completes encounter form

correctly.

Verifies procedures that may be billed as “in-house”.
Maintains accurate knowledge of CPT codes of commonly performed services. Verifies diagnosis and procedures are matched for claims filing.

10. Provides age-appropriate care to patients

Measurement of vital signs, height and weight are performed using equipment appropriate for the age of the patient.
Medication dosage and method of administration is age appropriate.
Techniques and equipment used in procedures are age appropriate.
Demonstrates teaching techniques and uses materials in teaching which are age appropriate.
Uses safety measures in patient care which are appropriate for age of patient.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant diploma/certificate from a nationally recognized, accredited program OR

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing OR

Completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces

Certification / License

Nationally recognized and accredited current Medical Assistant certification

BCLS certification

Work Experience

-1 year of equivalent work experience required

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