Certified Medical Assistant Float Full Time $500 Sign On Bonus at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Duties, Patient Care, Vital Signs, Documentation, Patient Communication, Injections, Medical Records, Assisting Physicians, Lab Testing, Specimen Preparation, Equipment Maintenance, Patient Education, Scheduling, Insurance Pre-certification, Confidentiality, Professional Appearance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for performing a wide variety of clinical and front desk medical assistant duties in a fast-paced office setting. Will be asked to float to any office that has a coverage need, this includes primary care, internal medicine, and specialty offices. Duties and Responsibilities: Greets and accompanies patients to exam rooms; prepares patient for examinations and other procedures. Takes vital signs, height, weight and pertinent information and notes information in the patient’s chart for review and interpretation by the physician. Works with other staff and physician to ensure smooth patient flow. Documents all care, procedures and observations in accordance with office/hospital policy and procedures. Updates patient charts in system; checks charts prior to physician visit to see if all lab values, tests and x-rays are available. Answers patients telephone calls and questions daily and PRN: provides physician with call-back list. Gives injections/vaccinations upon order and under the direction of the physician. Obtains previous medical records using appropriate forms/system, and also, during patient transfers, sends appropriate records for consultation / procedures. Provides physician with assistance during special procedures and/or patient training. Calls patient prescriptions to the pharmacies at physician’s direction. Obtains prior authorization for prescriptions from insurance companies and/or pharmaceutical companies. Notifies patients regarding test results within 24 – 48 hours of reviewing results with physician. Performs waivered lab testing for routine procedures. Obtains and prepares cultures, blood, and urine specimens for delivery to reference laboratory for processing as required. Must demonstrate knowledge of cleaning, sterilization and maintenance of instruments. Has equipment inspected by authorized personnel as required. Assists with removal of sutures. Maintains logs in office, medication admin, refrigerator, QC, etc. Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms and lab area. Orders and stocks supplies for exam rooms and lab. Must be neatly dressed, have a professional appearance and congenial personality. Keeps current on age specific information, continuing education and hospital policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality at all times. Must have the knowledge to operate the following: blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, Hemacue, EKG, Accucheck, syringes, scales, vision chart, Welch Allen equipment, electronic thermometer, O2 therapy, computer, copy machine, telephone, calculator, fax machine, typewriter, electronic biller/scheduler and other office equipment. Must float to other physician’s offices as the need arises. Must be cross-trained for front desk duties as required by Physician’s Office Supervisor and/or Physician Practice Manager. Schedules patients for tests and/or appointments with specialists and completes appropriate referral forms upon request of the physicians. Pre-certifies patients with insurance companies for testing, i.e. MRI, etc. Provides patient education as requested by physician. Initiates ABN forms when needed. Performs all other related duties as requested by Physician’s Office Supervisor, Physicians or Physician Practice Manager. Education: Graduate of a Registered / Certified Medical Assistant or LPN program or in lieu of formal training at least two years' experience in a medical office environment. Experience: Prefer a minimum of 2- 3 years experience as a medical assistant in a physician’s office or hospital setting. Knowledge of specific physician specialty helpful.

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Responsibilities

The Certified Medical Assistant Float is responsible for performing a variety of clinical and front desk duties in a fast-paced office environment. This role requires floating to different offices as needed and ensuring smooth patient flow and care documentation.