Certified Medical Assistant, BayView (Mobile) Job Locations US-AL-Mobile Posted Date 1 day ago(2/4/2025 10:29 AM) Job ID 2025-23953 # of Openings 1 AltaPointe Site BayView Professional Services - Mobile Category Nursing/Clinical Position Type Full Time Shift/Hours Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:45pm Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

Greets all patients in a professional and welcoming mannerAssists with the completion of the assessment process of patients including but not limited to the following: height/weight, vital signs, and current medications for infoscriber. Administers injections, observing the Six Rights of medication administrationCommunicates effectively with the physician/CRNP regarding the consumer’s physical and mental condition Interfaces with the multi-disciplinary team Reports laboratory results to the physician/CRNPResponds to patient phone calls in a timely and appropriate manner Calls in prescriptions as directed by authorized prescribersFacilitate PA’s for prescriptionsUpdates patient medical records as neededAssists in arranging hospital admissions and laboratory services May assist collecting and preparing laboratory specimens May assist instructing patients about medication and special diets Authorizes prescription refills as directed Draws blood as directedProvides emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, etc.), according to the AltaPointe Policy & Procedures Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situationEffectively demonstrates the application of MA competenciesEnsures all releases are obtained and scanned into P.O.S. timely and accurately.Accurately populates all fields as related to the admission process in the Avatar system as related to the patient’s insurance and guarantor rankings.Researches all patients that present with no insurance through Medicaid and Medicare eligibility sites.Verifies all insurance eligibility and enters accurate information into Avatar.Accurately collects “out-of-pocket” costs (i.e. co-pays, deductibles and co-insurance).Balances out cash box/drawer accurately (daily) and prepares deposit.Makes copies, faxes documents and performs other related clerical duties as needed.Adheres to professional code of ethics and to all 5 Star Customer Service Guidelines when dealing with Practice Manager, CRNP/Physician, Team Leader, co-workers and patients

 

 

Additional job duties depending on location may be as follows:

Distributes prescriptions from the doctor/CRNP/PA to the consumer. Assists with the patient assistance pharmacy forms as needed, which includes communicating with the consumer regarding proof of income. Completes admissions, discharges, and transfers as needed. Coordinates appropriate services for consumers in crisis. Distributes Daily DSR reports. Performs relief for other staff members. Assists with and works with all organization personnel involved with any aspect of release of protected health information to ensure full coordination and cooperation under the organization’s policies and procedures and legal requirements

 

Supervision and Consultation:

Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needsAccepts and employs suggestions for improvementActively works to enhance clinical skills

 

Clinical Record Keeping:

Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policyDocumentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriateDocuments legibly

 Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers

Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassionRespects consumer’s privacy and confidentialityIs pleasant and cooperative with othersAssists consumers and visitors as neededPersonal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for othersIs sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differencesIs gentle and calm to consumers and families

 

Administrative and Other related duties as Assigned:

Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as requiredCompletes assigned tasks in a timely manner Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needsFollows AltaPointe Policy & ProceduresMaintains current State license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), and attends to required in-services and workshopsOther duties as assigned Qualifications

Possesses current certification for a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, continuously bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and lift at least 10 pounds. Must have visual acuity in at least one eye and manual dexterity. Must have the ability to communicate verbally, withstand continual deadlines, concentrate and maintain accuracy in spite of frequent interruptions.

 

Knowledge in topics, outlined below, to be attained within (6) six months of employment:

General knowledge of nursing careGeneral knowledge of substance use disorders and psychiatric Knowledge of medical terminology especially those terms associated with substance use disorderFamiliarity of psychopharmacology, especially with medications for treatment of substance use disordersDemonstration of safe medication administration practices including IM injectionKnowledge of crisis intervention to patients with substance use disordersKnowledge of utilizing electronic health recordKnowledge of cultural diversity Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care PrinciplesBasic clerical skillsUse of standard office equipment including computers, photocopy and facsimile machines. Knowledge of administration of medical and behavioral health screening tools