Supports administrative and clinical requirements of physicians and other licensed medical staff. Assists in obtaining patient vital signs, updates patients’ charts, compiles related statistical data and policy/procedure/practice, regulatory requirements, and JCAHO standards. Responsible for administering care to clinic patients under the supervision of the physician and other licensed medical staff.
Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Maintains patients’ rights, confidentiality, dignity, and well-beingMaintains an accurate, relevant record of patient care and patient contact per visit and per telephoneCollects and processes all point of care, lab, and pathology samples per CFVH policyPerforms quality and safety checks on all waived testing equipment and supplies per CFVHS policiesPerforms patient education under the direction of the ProviderAdministers and records treatments, dressing changes, medications, and therapies under the direction and order of the LIP.
Chaperones, sets up for, and assists providers in procedures and examinations as neededProperly handles and prepares reusable instruments for return to Central Sterile Processing for sterilizationDisposes of biohazard and pharmaceutical waste per OSHA guidelines and per CFVH PolicyMaintains a clean patient care environment by following Infection Prevention Standards for between patient cleaning and terminal cleaningEnsures appropriate supply stock and instrument supplies in designated areasOther duties as assignedPhysician Office Practice Additional Job Functions:Performs front desk reception to include greeting patients and scheduling appointmentsAssists clerk/receptionist with ICD and CPT coding, input to computer for billing, insurance, and QA purposesCoordinates and communicates with outside healthcare partners such as home health, hospice, DME companies, community paramedics, and ACO, to carry out the provider directed patient plan of careMonitors Epic In Basket and responds to all messages in an appropriate time framePerforms components of well visits or physicals as directed by the providerPerforms scheduled nursing visits as directed by the providerCompletes all required documentation for each patient visit prior to provider beginning visitPerforms High Level Disinfection according to CFVH policy and manufacturer’s instructionsFloats to other clinics as assignedOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education, Training and
High school diploma or equivalent requiredBasic Life Support (BLS) required from the American Heart AssociationGraduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program with successful completion of a nationally recognized certification exam required. Acceptable organizations are:CMA - American Association of Medical AssistantsRMA - American Medical TechnologistsCMA(MEDCA) - Medical Career AssessmentsRMA(ARMA) - American Registry of Medical AssistantsCMA - National Association for Health ProfessionalsCCMA - National Healthcare AssociationNRCMA - National Association for Health ProfessionalsWork
1 year clinical experience in an outpatient clinical setting preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageRecognizes life-threatening situations, responds, and activates emergency servicesEffectively communicates with all customers, staff, and providers in-person and via phone, including greeting, identifying self by name and role, and returning calls in a timely mannerPhysical
Must be able to see, hear, read, and have manual ability to use office and clinical equipmentMuch standing, walking, bending, and lifting May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialRequired Licenses and CertificationsBLS - American Heart AssociationCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity