Medical Assistant Family Practice-Sign on Bonus

CCMA $2000. Sign on Bonus/ CMA or RMA $3000. Sign on Bonus

- Greets and prepares patient for office visit or outpatient procedure. - Obtains vital signs and weighs each patient. - Updates problem and medication list at each patient visit. - Assists in procedures requested by the medical provider. - Performs phlebotomy as needed. - Checks charts routinely for omissions and compliance. - Maintains sterilization process of all instruments. - Makes referral and prescription calls per medical provider’s orders. - Refilling prescriptions, per protocol and as applicable. - Screens calls including emergency calls. - Assures that all necessary release and consent forms are signed. - Performs lab testing according to set protocols and maintains yearly competency. - Performs look up per protocol on the Maine Prescription Monitoring Program. - Performs Medication Prior Authorizations, as needed. - Prepares electronic charts with all requested information in preparation of patient encounters. - Schedules patients for procedures in OR and any outpatient test (x-rays, labs, etc), if applicable. - Communicate with patients via various communication avenues, including secure messaging. Participates with any department quality indicators. - Responsible to collect provider quality data as requested. - Completes daily, weekly, and monthly checklists with duties to include inventory management, samples management, and other monitors. - Obtains working knowledge of IMMPACT procedures, policies, performance expectations, etc. as needed. - Maintains compliance with all hospital policies as well as compliance with all State, Federal and CMS policies of licensing and certification. - Responsible to maintain medical record privacy and security according to hospital policies and procedures at all times. - Demonstrate a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the hospital’s mission, vision and values as well as the service excellence standards while completing all tasks and responsibilities. - Provides coverage for other DECH physician offices when necessary. - Seeks out needed information by staying informed and involved by attending meetings; reading memos, policies, meeting minutes, newsletters, email and other appropriate information in a timely manner. - Uses patient handling techniques as appropriate to the needs of the individual patient in keeping with the Safe Patient and Handling and Movement Policy. - Reliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet patient demands. - Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures - Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures - Other duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and department

*DECH is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

- Ability to work with the public - Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously - Immunization and injection administration, vision & hearing, phlebotomy - Certified Medical Assisting degree or appropriate training. - CMA or RMA certification with 90 days of hire if graduating from an accredited school - On the job training-1 year of training with competency completed within that same, then CCMA certification within 90 days.