Certified Medical Assistant - Bariatric Surgery

Job Requirements POSITION SUMMARY Provides and ensures patients receive whole care in all aspects of an office visit, regarding intake, test results, screenings, labs, medication administration, closure of care gaps (additional duties as assigned) while delivering excellent customer service to the patients/families and other care providers, focusing on patient-centered care. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES Accurately prepares and performs point of care testing such as urine dipstick, blood glucose, etc. Perform clinical intake to include vital signs, medical history, surgical history, social history, and verification of patient’s current medications. Prepare and administer medications as ordered by provider utilizing the “6 Rights” of Medication Administration, to include documentation and coding. Controlled substances, insulin and allergy doses must be checked by LPN, RN or provider. Assist in stocking and ordering of supplies as well as maintenance of equipment. Coordinates medical supply ordering with site manager. Prepare patients for examination and have pre-work available for provider as directed, to include notes, diagnostic test results and imaging. Prepare and perform point of care testing and/or specimen collection as directed by provider. Track and communicate to patients, labs, and diagnostic studies results, as directed by the provider through phone calls, portal messages or EMR buckets. Communicates to physician abnormal findings retrieved from the lab, imaging, specialty offices, etc. and completes accurate documentation. Follow safety processes and policies including applying proper infection prevention procedures, maintaining a clean environment and equipment, to ensure proper care is given. Complete and document adverse events, infection control and quality control measures as required. Complies with office policy and procedure, OSHA Standards and HIPAA Privacy Regulations as Deliver excellent customer service to the patients/families and other care providers. Maintains patient flow after check in. Discuss patient flow with physician according to urgency and daily patient load. Ability to assist more than one provider at a time. May provide coverage in other areas of medical group or office to support other departmental needs including patient registration, payment collections, patient checkout and appointment scheduling. Complies with all office policy and procedures, OSHA Standards and HIPAA Privacy Regulations as stated in HIPAA Policy and Procedure Manual. Answer internal and external customer phone calls and direct messages to the appropriate individuals. Ensure all documentation is complete and documented in the Electronic Medical Record. Act as a liaison between support services and other clinical divisions. Provide customer follow up and education to ensure customer’s participation in their care and showing respect for their needs. Adjust communications to meet the customer’s needs, expectations, age, culture, and individual differences. Work Experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Technical Diploma in Medical Assisting. Work Experience: None Licensure: Medical Assistant Certification (CMA) in the State of Florida. Certification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Must be able to pass colorblind testing to perform point-of-care (POC) tests requiring color change. Strong customer service skills including knowledge of recovery techniques. Knowledge of Medical Terminology. Keyboarding skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently. May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance. May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead. May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift. May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise. May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines. Communicating with others to exchange information. Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks. May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle. Benefits ABOUT HEALTH FIRST At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve. Schedule : Full-Time Shift Times : 830am_500pm Paygrade : CMA

CMA

Full-time

Medical Assistant III (Non-Certified)

apartment Tidelands Health location_onGeorgetown, SC

Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America) Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! Medical Assistant (Certified) III Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day. A Brief Overview The Medical Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office/hospital. MA will support providers and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. Responsible for pre-registering and scheduling moderately complex procedures and coordinating multiple resources for patient services. May also perform duties for prior authorization, referrals (incoming/outgoing), good faith estimates, and/or payment collections. What you will do Rooming patients and performing data collections, vitals, EMR input Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence Assisting physicians with patient set-up and preparations Compile and summarize information for care providers Triaging incoming phone calls Preparing and administering medications with physician authorization Completing medical forms and obtaining referrals / authorizations Retrieval of lab and x-ray reports Calling in prescriptions Providing patient education with regards to diagnosis mgt, medication mgt, home treatment, and diets Ordering medical and office supplies Cleaning and stocking exam rooms Cleaning instruments and disposing of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards Other duties as assigned Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.

CMA

Full-time

Medical Assistant (Certified) I

apartment Tidelands Health location_onGeorgetown, SC

Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America) Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! Medical Assistant (Certified) I Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day. A Brief Overview The Certified Medical Assistant functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The Medical Assistant, Certified performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice that assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly. What you will do Accompanying patients to exam rooms, preparing patients for exams Performing and documenting vital signs Assisting with procedures Preparing and administering medications with physician’s authorization Performing EKGs Using CPR skills when required Drawing blood providing patient education with regards to office policies, medication, and management of disease, home treatments, and special diets Responsible for stocking exam rooms, cleaning rooms, cleaning instruments, disposing of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards, and performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times Adhering to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations Education Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred Experience Qualifications At least 1 year of related customer facing experience Required healthcare experience Preferred Skills and Abilities Computer knowledge Ability to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills required to interact with patients, patients’ families/visitors and clinical staff, including all levels of providers Ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail Must be able to work independently with limited supervision Phlebotomy skills and experience Licenses and Certifications Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association Required or Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants Required or Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologist Required or National Certified Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing Required Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association Required Physical Demand Light Physical Demand The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.

CMA

Full-time

Medical Assistant (Certified) II

apartment Tidelands Health location_onMurrells Inlet, SC

Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America) Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! Medical Assistant (Certified) II Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day. A Brief Overview The Medical Assistant, Certified functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The Medical Assistant, Certified performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice that assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly. This job will also entail moderately complex procedures and coordinating multiple resources for patient services. May also perform duties for prior authorization, referrals (incoming/outgoing), good faith estimates, and/or payment collections. What you will do Accompanying patients to exam rooms, preparing patients for exams. Performing and documenting vital signs. Assisting with procedures. Preparing and administering medications with physician’s authorization, Performing EKGs. Using CPR skills when required. Drawing blood. providing patient education with regards to office policies, medication, and management of disease, home treatments, and special diets. Responsible for stocking exam rooms, cleaning rooms, cleaning instruments, disposing of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards, and performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times. Adhering to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations. Education Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent Required Experience Qualifications Two (2) years of related customer facing experience, preferably in healthcare. Required Skills and Abilities Computer knowledge, required. Ability to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills required to interact with patients, patients’ families/visitors and clinical staff, including all levels of providers. Ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Must be able to work independently with limited supervision. Phlebotomy skills and experience, preferred. Licenses and Certifications Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association Required or Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologist Required or National Certified Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing Required or Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants Required Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two year Required Physical Demand Light Physical Demand The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.

CMA

Full-time

Medical Assistant (Certified) I

apartment Tidelands Health location_onMyrtle Beach, SC

Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America) Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! Medical Assistant (Certified) I Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day. A Brief Overview The Certified Medical Assistant functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The Medical Assistant, Certified performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice that assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly. What you will do Accompanying patients to exam rooms, preparing patients for exams Performing and documenting vital signs Assisting with procedures Preparing and administering medications with physician’s authorization Performing EKGs Using CPR skills when required Drawing blood providing patient education with regards to office policies, medication, and management of disease, home treatments, and special diets Responsible for stocking exam rooms, cleaning rooms, cleaning instruments, disposing of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards, and performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times Adhering to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations Education Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred Experience Qualifications At least 1 year of related customer facing experience Required healthcare experience Preferred Skills and Abilities Computer knowledge Ability to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills required to interact with patients, patients’ families/visitors and clinical staff, including all levels of providers Ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail Must be able to work independently with limited supervision Phlebotomy skills and experience Licenses and Certifications Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association Required or Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants Required or Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologist Required or National Certified Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing Required Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association Required Physical Demand Light Physical Demand The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.

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