Medical Office Assistant CMA
Company: Johns Hopkins HealthCare
Location: Columbia
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Unique Dual Role!
The Medical Office Assistant-CMA assists in the examination and
treatment of patients under Physician/Physician Assistant/Nurse
Practitioner supervision in a clinical setting. This is a hybrid
role that involves both Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and
administrative front desk work. The selected candidate will report
to the Ambulatory Services Manager and/or Assistant Administrator
for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Shift:
Day Shift, 40 hours a week, No Weekends
Education/Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- One year work experience in a similar service-oriented industry
preferred.
- At least one year clinical experience required with phlebotomy
experience strongly preferred. At least one year of front
desk/administrative experience.
- CMA certified. Certification/Registration as a Medical
Assistant (e.g. CMA, AAMA, RMA, AMT, or NAHP) required.
- Current CPR required Certified Medical Assistant Duties
Include:
- Collects patient information at intake.
- Use automated systems to expedite patient scheduling,
pre-registration, check-in and check-out.
- Contacts insurance company via telephone according to
department guidelines when necessary to obtain
referrals/authorization etc. Accurately verifies referral and
authorization information and enters into computer system according
to departmental guidelines
- Collect all co-pays, coinsurances or outstanding balances at
the time of service. Reconcile daily receipts for review. Informs
patients of costs of care being provided, and guides them to
appropriate resources for further information, or assistance.
- Assist with answering/triaging various in-basket tasks such as
patient messages, appointment information and staff messages.
- Performs chart review prior to clinic visit to obtain
historical data.
- Obtains and records in the electronic medical record (EPIC),
medical history, chief complaint, and vital signs to include:
temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight and height
Obtains additional data from patient and significant other based on
initial data collection. Reports abnormal findings to the provider
in a timely manner.
- Assists patients to exam room and prepares patients for
examination. Identifies patients with special needs.
- Assists practitioner in identified patient
procedures/treatments/examinations, (preparation, positioning,
supplies, equipment).
- Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and
infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks.
- Appropriately obtains and manages clinic collect lab specimens
per the EPIC process.
- Recognizes emergency situations and implements emergency
procedures according to clinic guidelines.
- Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas with
standard levels of supplies, linens, nourishment, forms and
equipment.
- Ensures that soiled linen, needle containers and potentially
infectious waste are appropriately disposed and removed from the
clinic and exam area according to the infection control
guidelines.
Why CMAs love working at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical
Center
To be part of an amazing global healthcare organization!
Excellent compensation package!
Awesome benefits, including dependent tuition reimbursement!
JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come
be healthy at Hopkins!
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free
workplace employers.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal
Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical
disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other
status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Keywords: Johns Hopkins HealthCare, Eldersburg , Medical Office Assistant CMA, Healthcare , Columbia, Maryland
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