CMA, Front & Back Office, PRN - Primary Care Float Pool

CMA, Front & Back Office, PRN - Primary Care Float Pool

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This position is part of our East region Primary Care PRN Pool. It encompasses five counties:
Athens, Gwinnett, Newton, Rockdale, and Walton.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for providing a variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a physician, physician extender, or registered nurse in accordance with established guidelines and standards. Duty assignments vary and include but are not limited to front office and back office functions.

• Meets and greets patients.
• Obtains appropriate patient information and medical history.
• Accurately completes and documents patient medical and physical histories and other related items in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Records vital signs; performs EKG, spirometry and other non-complex office procedures.
• Aids the physician, extender, or nursing staff during treatment, examination, and/or testing of patients – may include injections and immunizations.
• Prepares and maintains examination and treatment areas.
• Maintains examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Distributes educational information and instructions for patient care under the supervision of licensed personnel.
• Coordinates telephone requests to refill prescription drug medications per physician instructions.
• Advises physician and/or nurse of patient’s adverse reaction to medication or treatment.
• Attends required meetings, in‑services, and participates in committees as required.
• Practices Standard Precautions, including handwashing and disposal of bio‑hazardous materials.
• Complies with established risk management, HIPAA, and safety procedures.
• Front office duties include registration, cashiering, scheduling appointments, tests, and/or hospital admissions.
• Performs lab duties including phlebotomy, order entry, specimen collection, establishes chain of custody if applicable, and labels for delivery to appropriate authority for testing.
• Schedules procedures.
• Completes medical and physical history forms and other related information requested by third‑party payors.
• Receives incoming telephone calls from patients and responds accordingly under a physician’s or other licensed provider’s guidance.
• Notifies patient of their test results as directed by a physician or licensed provider.
• May be primary clinical support for a physician.
• Establishes, organizes, and maintains patient medical record.

• Minimum Education
  :
  High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum Experience
  :
  One (1) year of experience in a medical office setting.
• Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law
  :
  None.
• Additional Qualifications
  :
  • BLS required.
  • ACLS through the American Heart Association: required as needed by the practice.
  • School preferred:
    Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program accredited through the CAAHEP or ABHES, or completion of a Nursing Assistant program.

Entry level

Full‑time

Administrative

Business Unit:
Piedmont Medical Care Corporation