Certified Medical Assistant
diasante healthBaton Rouge, LA
Certified Medical Assistant
L4
diasante healthBaton Rouge, LAtoday
Industries
Offices of PhysiciansAll Other Outpatient Care CentersAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care ServicesBenefits:
Sign-on Bonus $1,5007 Paid Holidays Paid time offPOSITION SUMMARYThe Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for initiating post-enrollment activities, ensuring patients receive their equipment, are properly set up, and understand how to use the devices, and facilitating initial and routine readings and nursing notes. The CMA is also responsible for providing RPM and CCM services to patients following established standards and practices. A successful CMA will demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to work across multiple platforms simultaneously. They will display professional behaviors, communicate effectively to others, and function as a member of the healthcare team under the general supervision of the physician. RESPONSIBILITIESClinical Operations: Collect patient information and assessment dataEnsure that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner; forwards charts as appropriate Collect patient information and assessment dataEnsure that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner; forwards charts as appropriate Provide ongoing monitoring and follow-up of patients' progress and adherence to care plans Confirm and clarify written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks Recognizes emergency situations and implements emergency procedures according to clinic guidelines Provides appropriate patient specific education, and health information materials Support Operations: Make, receive, and handle medically related phone calls as directed by physicians Notify patients of test results; schedule follow-up appointments, as needed Conduct Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)'s for physicians Perform other tasks, as assignedEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCENationally recognized certification as a Medical Assistant Two years of medical assistant experience may substitute for certification. Previous medical office experience, preferredEMR experience, preferred Personal experience in care managementREQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIESClinical experience with a solid grasp of medical terminology Proficient in calmly and methodically explaining set-up procedures Skilled in troubleshooting device-related issues Quick learner with computer systems Self-motivated with strong task prioritization and time management skills Maintains a HIPAA-compliant workspace Communicate effectively with others on the healthcare team Understand medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments to the extent required to understand and accurately transcribe dictated reports Ability to learn and use all functions of electronic medical record software Must accurately enter into a database, search for information, send and receive email and attachmentsENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONSIn office/clinic primary with possibility of some occasional remote telework Frequent telephone calls and other interruptions, which requires being able to handle a fast-paced work environment during time at work Must be able to prioritize multiple projects Must maintain strict confidentiality and exercise professionalism when interacting with staff, managers, supervisors, physicians, external customers, etc. PHYSICAL CONDITIONSRequires continuous standing, sitting, with frequent walking, bending, and stooping May require lifting 10-20 pounds Possible exposure to infectious diseases when in a clinic setting DiaSante Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Level
MidL4
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Occupation
Medical Assistants
Industry
Offices of Physicians
Posted
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