Job description

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Southern Oregon Bariatrics

Hours: 36 - 40 hours per week (Full Time); 4 days per week

JOB SUMMARY

The medical assistant provides provider support services in the care of our bariatric patients. This support ensures that our clinic runs smoothly and our patients receive high-quality, efficient patient care.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care to patients including assisting with procedures under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
• Performs pre-physician exam preparation (walks patient in room, takes vital signs as per area standard, etc).
• Assists with obtaining information for patient care such as chart preparation, prior authorizations, lab reports, clinical summaries and dictation retrieval.
• Provides non–direct patient care/support services to staff under the direction of licensed personnel.
• Ensures that all rooms are cleaned and stocked as directed.
• Monitors task buckets as assigned or directed.
• Assists with prescription refills.
• Assists with insurance referrals, OMPRO’s, waivers, FMLA and other documentation requirements.
• Assists with cleaning instruments and the autoclaving process.
• Assists with answering department telephone as needed.
• Possesses excellent communication skills.
• Ability to organize the work of the clinical team and to effectively problem-solve.
• Serves as resource for clinical quality and safety standards.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Medical Assistant

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Provides prompt, accurate service to internal and external customers.
• Has working knowledge of clinic’s exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team to facilitate the center’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel and Providers.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide clinical treatments.
• Has basic knowledge of ICD-9 (ICD-10) and CPT/HCPS coding procedures.
• Has strong typing skills and working knowledge of computer systems, particularly with a windows-based environment. Experience with electronic health records, preferred.
• Communicates effectively with patients and co-workers.
• Possesses basic knowledge of medical office documentation standards and medical terminology.
• Displays excellent customer services skills at all times.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• BLS certification required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) or AAMA (American Academy of Medical Assistants) required.

Physical Demands:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and physical demands satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sitting - Occasional = up to 1/2 of work day
• Walking - Frequent = 1/2 to 2/3 of work day
• Standing - Occasional = up to 1/2 of work day
• Bending (Waist) - Occasional = up to 1/2 of work day
• Twisting (Waist) - Occasional = up to 1/2 of work day
• Squatting - Occasional = up to 1/2 of work day
• Kneeling - Occasional = up to 1/2 of work day
• Bending (Neck) - Frequent = 1/2 to 2/3 of work day
• Turning (Neck) - Frequent = 1/2 to 2/3 of work day
• Reach (Below Waist) - Seldom = short durations or not daily
• Reach (Above Waist) - Occasional = up to 1/2 of work day
• Reach (Shoulder) - Seldom = short durations or not daily
• Reach (Above Shoulder) - Seldom = short durations or not daily
• Push - Moderate Force – up to 15 lbs
• Pull - Moderate Force – up to 15 lbs
• Moving Objects (Exposure to moving objects which may cause injury) - Slight likelihood of significant injury from moving objects
• Toxic Conditions (Exposure to substances with known or suspected significant toxic health effects) – not likely.
• Working with others – Frequent
• Pace of Work (Productivity Expectations/Emergent Response Requirement) - Great (demanding productivity standards and/or fast-paced environment)
• Role Ambiguity (degree to which job demands are unpredictable) – Average; slight need to respond flexibly and to unpredictable patient situations
• Irregular/Extended Work Hours (hours>scheduled or shifts fluctuate unexpectedly) – Rare; occasional requirement to be flexible to handle unanticipated situations
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Category - Minimal
• Eye Protection Required - Safety Glasses - Occasionally required
• Latex - Continuous = 2/3+ of work day
• Medications - Continuous = 2/3+ of work day
• Sharps - Continuous = 2/3+ of work day
• Keyboard - 4 - 8 Hours
• Mouse - 4 - 8 Hours
• Phone - 4 - 8 Hours
• Writing - 4 - 8 Hours
• Copying - 1 - 4 Hours
• Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs

• Frequent = 1/2 to 2/3 of work day
• Height: Waist

• Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs

• Occasional = up to 1/3 of work day
• Height: Waist

• Lift/Carry 26-50lbs

• Occasional = up to 1/3 of work day
• Height: Waist

• Lift/Carry Over 50lbs

• Seldom = short durations or not daily
• Height: Below waist
• Height: Waist

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Bariatrics
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Day shift

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Outpatient

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: One location

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