Certified Medical Assistant, Family Medicine Job Locations US-AL-Mobile Posted Date 1 day ago(11/6/2024 3:52 PM) Job ID 2024-23446 # of Openings 1 AltaPointe Site Accordia - Family Medicine Category Nursing/Clinical Position Type Full Time Shift/Hours Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

Greets all patients in a professional and welcoming mannerAssists with the completion of the assessment process of patients including but not limited to the following: height/weight, vital signs, and current medications for infoscriberAssists with meeting the requirements of the SAMHSA grant and UDS data Administers medical and psychiatric screening tools as appropriate (to include UNCOPE, PHQ-2 (9) GPRA service tool and others as needed Administers injections, observing the Seven Rights of medication administration Communicates effectively with all members of the treatment team regarding the consumer’s physical and mental condition Reports laboratory results to the physician/CRNPResponds to patient phone calls in a timely and appropriate manner Calls in prescriptions as directed by authorized prescribersFacilitate PA’s for prescriptionsUpdates patient medical records as neededAssists in arranging hospital admissions and laboratory services Schedules appointments to outside providers May assist collecting and preparing laboratory specimens May assist instructing patients about medication and special diets Draws blood as directedProvides emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet,etc.), according to AltaPointe Policy & Procedures Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situationEffectively demonstrates the application of MA competenciesEnsures all releases are obtained and scanned into P.O.S. timely and accurately. Verifies all insurance eligibility and enters accurate information in EHR as indicatedMakes copies, faxes documents and performs other related clerical duties as needed. Adheres to professional code of ethics

 

Additional job duties depending on location may be as follows:

Distributes prescriptions from the doctor/CRNP/PA to the consumer. Assists with the patient assistance pharmacy forms as needed, which includes communicating with the consumer regarding proof of income. Completes admissions, discharges, and transfers as needed. Coordinates appropriate services for consumers in crisis. Distributes Daily DSR reports. Performs relief for other staff members. Assists with and works with all organization personnel involved with any aspect of release of protected health information to ensure full coordination and cooperation under the organization’s policies and procedures and legal requirements

 

Supervision and Consultation:

Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needsAccepts and employs suggestions for improvementActively works to enhance clinical skills

 

Clinical Record Keeping:

Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policyDocumentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriateDocuments legibly

 

Qualifications

Possesses and maintains current certification for a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Must have highly professional verbal and written communication skills, withstand continual deadlines, and concentrate and maintain accuracy in spite of frequent interruptions.

 

Knowledge in topics, outlined below, to be attained within (6) six months of employment:

General knowledge of nursing careGeneral knowledge of psychiatric disorders Knowledge of medical terminology Familiarity of pharmacology Demonstration of safe medication administration practices including IM injectionKnowledge of crisis intervention Knowledge of utilizing electronic health recordKnowledge of cultural diversity Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care PrinciplesBasic clerical skillsUse of standard office equipment including computers, photocopy and facsimile machines. Knowledge of administration of medical and behavioral health screening tools