Medical Assistant Certified, Blount Memorial Medical Group

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Job Summary</b></u></span></p>Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of the physician(s). Performs a variety of office/clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned by the supervising physician after competency is established.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Certified Medical Assistant opportunities with Blount Memorial Medical Group!</b></p><p></p><p>You can apply now to learn more about opportunities with Blount Memorial Medical Group. $2,000 sign on bonus for eligible full time positions. Apply today!</p><p></p><p>Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out and schedule a time to discuss the many exciting opportunities Prisma Health has to offer.</p><p></p><p><span><span>This position is bonus eligible, follow this </span><a href="https://careers.prismahealth.org/us/en/sign-on%20bonus%20program" target="_blank">link</a><span> for details.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Essential Functions</b></u></span></p><ul><li><p>All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values:  Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference.</p></li><li><p><span>Performs clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties as directed by the physician and within the scope of training and certification, including point of care testing. Receives critical lab values, reports value to physician and documents notification in medical record. <span> </span></span></p></li><li><p><span>Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Obtains and records patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies. Pends orders for physician signature.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Prepares exam and treatment rooms. Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed. </span>  </p></li><li><p>A<span>ssists physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery. Apply splints, casts, dressings and remove sutures with competency. Report and assist during emergencies. </span>  </p></li><li><p><span>Prepares and administers medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including p.o., vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injection and intramuscular injection, after demonstrating competency and passing medication administration test.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Receives and returns clinically related telephone calls after communicating with physician or registered nurse regarding medical concerns of the patient. </span>  </p></li><li><p><span>Teaches patient and provide printed information, on physician request, about diagnosis, self-care within the scope of assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention and community healthcare resources. Patient education must be documented in the medical record. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Documents data and cares in the patient medical record. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Completes medical insurance and other related forms for physician review. Communicates as needed with the patient, referral source and payor between visits. Completes patient registration, scheduling and billing tasks, pre-authorization and other general office/clerical duties as assigned. Schedules tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician.</span></p></li><li><p>Performs other duties as assigned.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Supervisory/Management Responsibilities</b></u></span></p><ul><li><p>This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Minimum Requirements</b></u></span></p><ul><li><p>Education - Completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.</p></li><li><p>Experience - No experience required.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><u><b>In Lieu Of </b></u></span></p><ul><li><p>In lieu of the education requirement stated above, will accept confirmation of the successful completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses</b></u></span></p><ul><li><p>Job Related Certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA); RMA (AMT); CCMA(NHA); NCMA (NCCT); RMA (ARMA); NRCMA (NAHP); or RMA (AAMP)</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><b><u>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</u></b></span></p><ul><li><p><span>Able to maintains confidentiality.</span></p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Work Shift</b></u></span></p>Variable (United States of America)<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Location</b></u></span></p>Blount Memorial Hospital<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Facility</b></u></span></p>7001 Corporate<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Department</b></u></span></p>70019061 Talent Acquisition<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>

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