Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) *SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE*
Company: Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
Location: Akron
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
**$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS**Position SummaryThe Medical Assistant
(MA) is responsible for assisting Physicians and/or Mid-level
Providers in the clinic setting. Duties include: rooming patients,
obtaining medical histories, completing thorough documentation in
EMR, preparation of injections, front desk phone calls, assisting
with procedures, including the application and removal of casts and
the fitting and educational use of Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
Assists in general maintenance of equipment, supplies, and exam
rooms.Essential Job Functions/AccountabilitiesMA utilizes medical
skills to provide support to patients and health care staff under
the supervision of a licensed provider or nurse. Prepares EMR for
new patients. Ensures that proper patient forms are complete,
current, and entered into the computer.MA checks EMR for progress
notes and stat orders, prepares charge tickets and acts on any stat
orders. Runs charge tickets and patient specific forms. Updates
health maintenance at patient visit, accurately identifies
medication changes and updates allergy information at each visit.
Initiates radiology order entry for physician to sign.Monitors and
communicates changes in patient condition to licensed provider or
nurse. MA gathers information for outside testing if required.
Obtains authorizations from insurance companies for testing and
injections. Provides back-up coverage and assists in daily office
routine when needed in other areas.MA Monitors patient waiting
area. Monitors and maintains office equipment; Orders office
supplies, orthopaedic/medical equipment, and supplies. Cleans,
sterilizes, and stocks/maintains examination rooms and
equipment.Maintains cleanliness of all clinical areas and exam
rooms; restocks and orders supplies within budgetary constraints;
checks and cleans equipment, makes minor adjustments, reports need
for repair or maintenance to manager.MA assists physicians and/or
physician's assistant with special procedures, gathers necessary
equipment of instruments, positions patient and responds to
instructions given by physician or mid-level provider.Prepares
laboratory requisitions, arranges for transport of specimens to
laboratory as appropriate. Removal of sutures, staples, dressing
and wraps; application and removal of casts and splints.Application
and patient education on DME. Preparation and drawing up of
injections. Gathers necessary data and instructional materials for
discharged patients, ensures that patient is aware of any necessary
follow-up appointment times and locations.Provides patient
education on physician's plan of care (hand-outs/return
demonstration etc.). Ensures charge tickets are marked
appropriately for injection and/or equipment and supplies are given
to patient. MA attends in-services and departmental meetings.All
other duties not specifically assigned.Position
RequirementsEducation: Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant
Program.Experience: One (1) to two (2) years of demonstrated
experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.Technical Skills:
N/ACertifications/Licenses/Registrations: Current Certification as
a Medical Assistant required within six (6) months of hire.
Preferred Associations and Certifications are: American Association
of Medical Assistants (AAMA) - CMA, American Medical Technologists
(AMT) - RMA, and National Healthcareer Association (NHA) - CCMA.
BLS required within three (3) months of hire.Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 7:35PM-5PMStatus: Full-Time 40 hours per weekAt
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, we embrace a people-first
culture where we put patients at the center of everything we do, as
we empower our healthcare professionals in the delivery of
compassionate, nationally-renowned care.Are you a new graduate
looking to begin your career or an experienced professional looking
for an invigorating environment? Consider joining our 5-star team
at the Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center. Our healthcare
professionals are dedicated to the specialized care of orthopedic
and plastic / reconstructive conditions. More than 50
board-certified orthopedic and plastic / reconstructive physicians
provide care at two surgical locations and 18 outpatient clinics in
Northeast Ohio. We provide onsite physical and occupational therapy
and have high-level imaging services, such as MRI, extremity MRI
and bone density scans.BenefitsEmployees may elect to participate
in a variety benefit programs. Eligibility to participate will
require the fulfillment of applicable waiting periods and
satisfaction of eligibility requirements.MedicalDentalVisionLife
Insurance (100% Employer paid)Short & Long Term Disability (100%
Employer paid)Flexible Spending AccountHealth Savings
Account401(k)PTOTuition Reimbursement ProgramWellness
ProgramEmployee Assistance Program
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