Certified Medical Assistant; CMA - Ortho

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Ortho

Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide excellent care to each patient, as pertinent to the scope of the specialty of the office setting.
• Continuously uphold DRMC’s Service Standards and ICON’s Policies and Procedures, responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
• Pre-visit planning with provider/care team and advance chart preparations as necessary.
• Follow patient rooming/intake workflow as specified by the practice, check and document timely required vital signs (HT, WT, BP) and any other vitals as requested by the physician(s), and assist provider with medical exam as needed.
• Evaluate patients during intake for any immediate medical needs and report to provider.
• Perform accurate charting within the electronic medical record including detailing and/or updating past and present medical history, reviewing and/or updating the medication and allergy information, ensuring the pharmacy information is up to date, recording and updating smoking/tobacco history, and other applicable documentation needs based on CMS Meaningful Use requirements and per the scope of practice or specialty.
• Utilize AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank) at all times with any patient interactions while rooming, receiving patient complaints, gathering history, and when any pertinent comments are made.
• Administer medications (including injections) and perform any necessary procedures per scope of licensure and per provider order.
• Prepare exam rooms in advance and in between patients by sanitizing and stocking with appropriate equipment, instruments, and supplies prior to exam.
• Monitor back office supplies and restock exam rooms daily. Assist with inventory maintenance and report supply shortages to the back office supervisor; and also assist with unpacking and stocking of delivered supplies.
• Assist with completing any needed forms (e.g. insurance forms, workers comp forms, disability forms, etc.).
• Maintain all chart material in electronic medical record. (e.g. X-rays, operative reports, path reports, etc.).
• Assist with front office workflow as needed and as patient flow permits. Schedule follow-up appointments, surgeries, and procedures as necessary as it pertains to patient flow.
• Cover physician and/or workload for absentee employees as necessary. Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of instruments, exam rooms, and all treatment areas (e.g., surgery, lab, cast room, etc.) as needed or directed.
• Follow current policies and procedures for collection and labeling of all specimens using appropriate media. Maintain up to date knowledge of medications, sterile techniques, and current policies and procedures.
• Maintain current/active licenses/certificates including, but not limited to; CMA/RMA certification per accreditation requirements and BLS/CPR certification.
• Assist provider to complete coding and charging in a timely and accurate manner.
• Dispose of contaminated/non‑contaminated sharps in the appropriate, clearly marked disposal container.
• Access and interpret needed information from facility MSDS book or MSDS online in a prompt manner.
• Respond to and participate in all clinical emergencies and maintenance of emergency equipment.
• Adhere to infection…