CMA Certifiied Medical Assistant Full Time
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System

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Employment Type:
Full time
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Description:

Full-Time opportunity for a Certified Medical Assistant to join the Employee Health Services department at St. Joseph Mercy Health System. This is a full-time, benefited opportunity for a CMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA scheduled 72 hours bi-weekly.

The Medical Assistant Certified, under physician direction and supervision, prepares patients for office visit, takes vital signs and records in medical record, obtains patient chief complaint, escorts patient to exam room, and prepares patient for physician visit. Assures patients are ready in the exam rooms for physician/mid-level provider arrival. Assists physicians/providers with procedures and processes specimens according to established procedures. Performs in-office testing at direction of physician/provider e.g. EKG's, vision testing, strep tests, urinalysis injections, immunizations, etc. Assists physicians with completion of patient forms as requested by third parties. est scheduling. Assures that clinical areas and drug sample areas are maintained according to Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies. Maintains exam rooms to insure supplies are present and that room and equipment is in working order and in clean condition

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares patients for physician by taking vital signs (blood pressure and weight, and temperature when symptoms warrant), obtaining chief complaints and filling out prescription refills. Locates and enters missing information in chart at physician request. Ensures that patients are in rooms and ready to be seen by physicians on schedule. Communicates results of patient preparation to physician (i.e., information requested but not shared by patient, etc.).
• Assists physicians in exams and procedures as requested. Medical assistant presence is required for all gynecological exams and sigmoidoscopies.
• Performs tests and procedures, including, but not limited to: EKG's, pulmonary function testing, vision testing, strep tests, urinalysis, urine straight catheterization, suture removals, injections, holter monitors, ear irrigations, and stool for occult blood cards. Reminds physician to include procedures on route slips.
• Arranges patient admissions, including calling Bed Management for a bed, transporting patients to the hospital, ensuring physician progress notes accompany patient, and precertification occurs when necessary.
• Assists patients with answers to questions or other requests.
• Assists in scheduling tests, return visits, and filling out requisition forms as necessary (patients may schedule own tests whenever possible).
• Ensures exam rooms, procedure rooms, lab area, drug sample cabinets, specialty trays and equipment are in clean condition, stocked and in good working order. Notifies Clinical Office Coordinator or designee of supply shortages and equipment malfunction.
• Sorts and distributes information from physician "out" boxes. At physician request, make routine (non-abnormal) information calls to patients regarding their condition, diagnostic test results, and medication. Triages incoming calls based on patient symptoms, and contacts physicians with time-sensitive or urgent information. Calls other departments for patient information as needed or requested; calls in prescriptions.
• Documents phone contacts, medications and other relevant information in patient chart.
• Completes HMO referrals at physician request.
• Works as part of a medical team, and provides support to other medical assistants, receptionists, cashiers and office assistants voluntarily or as requested when time permits.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• CMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA, certification through an NCCA accredited program (see approved provider list below)
• The approved provider list includes the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Health Career Association (NHA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Required: 2 years previous clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Formal education in medical terminology and anatomy & physiology preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, coworkers and other department representatives throughout the Health System.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when assisting physicians and patients.
• Basic computer skills necessary to learn a variety of hardware and software.
• Organizational skills necessary to coordinate work in an environment of many and varied interruptions.
• Ability to remain calm during stressful or emergent situations.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Employees of St. Joseph Mercy Health System enjoy...

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance and Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health

Visit www.stjoeshealth.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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