Certified Medical Assistant; Sylacauga

Job Responsibilities

• Greets all patients in a professional and welcoming manner
• Assists with the completion of the assessment process of patients including but not limited to height/weight, vital signs, and current medications for infoscriber
• Administers injections, observing the Six Rights of medication administration
• Communicates effectively with the physician/CRNP regarding the consumer’s physical and mental condition
• Interfaces with the multidisciplinary team
• Reports laboratory results to the physician/CRNP
• Responds to patient phone calls in a timely and appropriate manner
• Calls in prescriptions as directed by authorized prescribers
• Facilitates PA's for prescriptions
• Updates patient medical records as needed
• Assists in arranging hospital admissions and laboratory services
• May assist collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
• May assist instructing patients about medication and special diets
• Draws blood as directed
• Provides emergency care as needed (CPR, Mind Set, etc.), according to the AltaPointe Policy & Procedures
• Demonstrates ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
• Effectively demonstrates the application of MA competencies
• Ensures all releases are obtained and scanned into P.O.S. timely and accurately
• Accurately populates all fields related to the admission process in the Avatar system regarding the patient’s insurance and guarantor rankings
• Researches patients that present with no insurance through Medicaid and Medicare eligibility sites
• Verifies insurance eligibility and enters accurate information into Avatar
• Accurately collects out‑of‑pocket costs (i.e., co‑pays, deductibles and co‑insurance)
• Balances cash box/drawer accurately (daily) and prepares deposit
• Makes copies, faxes documents and performs other clerical duties as needed
• Adheres to professional code of ethics and to all 5 Star Customer Service Guidelines when dealing with the Practice Manager, CRNP/Physician, Team Leader, co‑workers and patients

• Distributes prescriptions from the doctor/CRNP/PA to the consumer
• Assists with the patient assistance pharmacy forms as needed, 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
• Provides relief for other staff members
• Assists with and works with all organization personnel involved with any aspect of the release of protected health information to ensure full coordination and cooperation under the organization’s policies and procedures and legal requirements

• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needs
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Actively works to enhance clinical skills

• Documents in a timely manner per AltaPointe policy
• Documentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriate
• Documents legibly

• Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
• Respects consumer’s privacy and confidentiality
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others
• Assists consumers and visitors as needed
• Personal values do not inhibit ability to relate and care for others
• Is sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differences
• Is gentle and calm to consumers and families

• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
• Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs
• Follows AltaPointe policy & procedures
• Maintains current state license and requirements for renewals (CEUs) and attends required in‑services and workshops
• Other duties as assigned

Must possess current certification for a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
. Must be able to stand for long periods, continuously bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and lift at least 10 pounds. Must have visual acuity in at least one eye and manual dexterity. Must be able to communicate verbally, withstand continual…