Certified Medical Assistant at ALLERGY PARTNERS

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Support, Patient Care, Vital Signs, Spirometry, Patient Education, Documentation, Allergy Testing, Emergency Equipment Maintenance, Communication Skills, Professional Appearance, Practice Management Software, HIPAA Compliance, CPR Training, OSHA Training, Information Security, Team Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: 112-00-Austin - Austin, TX 78705 Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly JOB SUMMARY: coordinates patient care with physician, assists physician with assessment, gives medication pursuant to physician order and assists with administrative duties that further patient care. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Clinical Support Greets patient and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam or treatment; takes vital signs. Provides assistance to physician when requested. Performs Spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered. Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization. Performs patient education when appropriate. Completes appropriate documentation in patients medical record. Calls in prescriptions as ordered by physician or nurse practitioner. Performs allergy prick testing and/or intradermal testing as ordered by physician. Administers allergy injections to shot patients as set forth on physician approved schedule. Monitors patients medical status for possible adverse reaction following receipt of allergy injection. Maintains emergency equipment, including oxygen, code kit, suction, etc. Answers patient-related telephone calls and respond according to clinical protocol. Follows up to obtain referrals and insurance authorization as requested and needed. Maintains clinical supply stock and medication samples. Other Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice. Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions. Attends CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and OIG training programs as required. Attends all regular meetings. Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager. Completes all assigned AP training (such as CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, Compliance, Information Security, others) within designated timeframes. Complies with Allergy Partners and respective hub/department policies and reports incidents of policy violations to a Supervisor/Manager/Director, Department of Compliance & Privacy or via the AP EthicsPoint hotline. Qualifications EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High school degree required CMA certificate required QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: At least one year of experience in clinical assisting Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications Knowledge of practice management and word processing software Good communication skills Neat, professional appearance

Responsibilities

The Certified Medical Assistant coordinates patient care with physicians and assists with clinical and administrative duties. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and maintaining medical records.