Credentialed Medical Assistant- Neurology and PM&R

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process.Department: Neurology and PM&RShift/Schedule : Full Time (40hrs/wk)General Summary:Works under the supervision of the Office Manager, Service Line Manager, Office Supervisor, and/or Family Health Center Manager. The Credentialed Medical Assistant's primary job function is to provide assistance to the provider with patient exams. Collects data on patient vitals, documents patient medical history and current complaints, phones/electronically sends prescriptions to pharmacies, operates various medical equipment, and may perform patient education. Also, orders all medical supplies and maintains a drug sample log. Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education:High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam RequiredLicensure:Credentialed Medical Assistant-CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, AMCA required.BLS within 90 days of hire requiredExperience:Minimum one month of on the job training preferred.JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSThe following is a summary of the major job duties. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.Make phone calls for the patient referrals and prescription requests and documents in the patient's chart.Assists the provider with patient examinations, procedures, venipuncture, and other diagnostic testing.Collects and documents patient vitals, chief complaints, pain assessment, and past medical history.Organizes drug closet and updates drug sample log.Ensures that clinical supplies are properly stocked.Reviews charts for next day's appointments and pulls lab results, etc. as necessary.Logs and updates medication lists for patients.Assists with answering phones, scheduling appointments and scanning.Works with Surgery Department and Central Scheduling on scheduling procedures.Contacts insurance companies to obtain necessary Authorization/Precertification.Manages the care of the patient in collaboration with other members of the health care team I order to meet the health care needs of the patients.Performs pre-cleaning, decontamination, and transports instruments that have been used on patients appropriately.Cross-trained to perform MOA duties.Floats to other Medical Care Foundation offices as needed.Follows vaccine and medication management policyPerforms document import daily.Reviews and handles ERX request with provider's direction. Handles "failed" and "error" electronic prescriptions.Follows medical record documentation procedure as detailed in the MCF Documentation Assistant policy.Assists the provider in navigating the medical record.Present during the provider's performance of a clinical service and documents (on behalf of the provider) everything said during the course of the service.Performs duties as assignedThank you for your interest in Southern Ohio Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status.Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.