Lead Certified Medical Assistant, Full Time - AMG Cardiology - Specialty - Clark
Atlantic Health System
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure functionality of practice operations to provide excellent patient care. Ensures medical facilities run smoothly, and works in a clerical, administrative, or clinical capacity, and may even be asked to perform more specialized tasks.
Principal Accountabilities:
Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
+ Trains MA staff in the use of current and future monitoring equipment and equipment upgrades
+ Consults with the nurse coordinator/manager in response to patient and physician complaints, following through to resolution
+ Delegates responsibilities to Certified Medical Assistant staff in order to develop their potential and follows up on performance.
+ Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
+ Taking vital signs: Typically performed before a patient sees a doctor to establish a baseline for future exams
+ Assisting with examinations: Working closely with physicians to perform clinical tasks
+ Collecting and preparing laboratory samples: Instructing patients on how to collect samples or drawing blood
+ Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times. Strong written and communication skills
+ Maintaining medical records: Recording patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system
+ Cleaning patient rooms: Sanitizing and reorganizing patient rooms between visits
+ Prepping examination rooms: Ensuring the exam room is ready for the patient, including disinfecting equipment and stocking supplies
+ Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
+ Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
+ Performs other related duties as assigned.
+ EPIC or similar EMR system
+ Coordinate the scheduling of MA/CMAs to ensure adequate coverage for clinical operations and patient flow.
+ Able to perform Blood draw, EKG as needed
+ Expert ability to work within computer systems
+ Ability to stand a minimum of 6 hours a day
Required:
+ High School Diploma or equivalent.
+ National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.
Preferred:
Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.
+ 3+ year of experience in Health Care services.
+ 5+ Years Experience in outpatient, ambulatory setting
+ Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times
+ BLS upon hire
+ Bachelor's or Associate's degree from an accredited college preferred
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