Certified Medical Assistant CMA - Physician Office - Richmond OBGYN at St Marys Hospital
Certified Medical Assistant CMA - Physician Office - Richmond OBGYN at St Marys Hospital
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Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Bon Secours
About Us
As a faithbased and patientfocused organization Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and wellbeing of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Physician Office Richmond OB/GYN at St. Marys Hospital Richmond VA
Sign on Bonus $1000
Full Time Schedule
8am5pm MF
Job Summary:
The Certified Medical Assistant is a key component of our team that works closely with the primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care to our community ensuring services are provided within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines. The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for reviewing and updating health records measuring vital signs and preparing treatment rooms for upcoming examinations. As part of our team Certified Medical Assistants will interact with patients and perform various clinical/nonclinical functions as directed by the provider while following HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.
Essential Functions:
- Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
- Prepares & reviews patient charts for upcoming visits by verifying that all diagnostic test results hospital reports and other medical records are correct and up to date
- Measures vital signs such as pulse rate respiration blood pressure weight and height
- Performs departmentalrelated clerical duties such as checking inventory stock supplies track referrals and answer phones as needed
- Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- High School Degree or GED
Licensure/Certification:
- Active Medical Assisting Certification (required)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (preferred upon hire required within 90 days of hire)
Experience:
- One year of medical assistant healthcare experience (preferred not required)
- Two years of clerical experience in a physicians office (preferred not required)
Skills & Abilities:
- Possesses problemsolving skills basic computer skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.
Position Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalentRequired
- 1 year of experience in a medical facility working as a medical assistant or comparable clinical/patientfacing rolePreferred
- CCMA CMA Required
Primary Functions & Accountabilities
- Patient intake to include medical/surgical history medication and allergy review as well as height weight and blood pressure.
- Perform clinical functions such as suture or staple removal cast removal dressing care or injections preparation.
- Surgery scheduling to include preoperative clearance and testing coordination.
- Order entry via electronic medical record as directed by provider.
- Respond to patient communication under direction of provider.
- Follow HIPAA and OSHA guidelines at all times.
Education
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
Work Experience
- 1 year of experience in a clinic or doctors office (preferred)
- 1 year prior authorization experience (preferred)
Bon Secours MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
OBRichmond OBGYN St. MarysIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
