CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine at CHRISTUS Health

Summary:

Assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management.

• Performs selected clinical and administrative duties.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.Utilizes knowledge of sterile technique and infection control procedures requires to clean and disinfect rooms and equipment, sterilizes instruments as needed.
• Prepares and maintains inventory supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Assists provider in preparing for minor surgeries or physicals.
• Assists with scheduling of tests, treatments and referrals.
• Screens telephone calls for referral to nurse or provider or referral specialist as indicated.
• May order and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment.
• Maintains patient files, record and other information in a professional manner following policy and procedures regarding documentation.
• Complies and condenses technical and statistical data for reports and records.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Follows the CHRISTUS Health guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.
• Maintains established CHRISTUS Health policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Health’s cultural diversity objectives.
• Supports and adheres to CHRISTUS Health Service Guarantee.
• Performs other related work as required.

Requirements:

• High school graduate or GED. Graduate from an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
• Previous medical office experience preferred.
• Certified by the American Association of Medical Assistants preferred. Current CPR certification.Knowledge of ICD9, CPT and HCPCS coding and managed care contracts is desirable. 

Work Type: 

Full Time