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Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Certified Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeWilmington, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Candidates must provide proof of current certification from an approved certifying registry: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with the National Health Career Association (NHA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) with the American Medical Technologists (AMT); or certification through the American Registry of Medical Assistants (NHCWA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), American Allied Health (AAH), or American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA). Candidates not currently certified must obtain certification or registration by the end of the sixth month of hire and sign an education agreement.
  • Current certification, or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire, as a CMA, RMA, or CCMA is required.
  • A current state driver's license is required for Palliative Care only.
  • Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing is required.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe, quality- and cost-effective service and care for the practice population.
  • Perform and document preliminary examination tasks, including measuring height, weight, pulse, blood pressure, and temperature; ensure the patient chart is complete; interview patients to identify current medical needs and relevant history; assist with examinations, treatments, special tests, and procedures within scope of practice; and administer medication as ordered by the clinician.
  • Perform venipuncture, skin puncture, and laboratory procedures accurately, checking patient identification and date of birth; follow HIPAA guidelines and maintain confidentiality of patient results.
  • Ensure in-house and referred test results are reported to the clinician by checking a manifest or overseeing pending labs; document or assist with documentation and corrective actions for quality assessment, proficiency testing, and quality control; and perform, document, and retain routine, daily, monthly, and annual maintenance and quality-control records for the appropriate number of years.
  • Administer immunizations as ordered using the appropriate site; review immunization records and identify potential risks and side effects of ordered immunizations.
  • Code nursing visits, lab requests, and procedures for billing; verify and update patient data; and collect data from patients or families to ensure accuracy in the electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Assist with registration, scheduling, and checkout; greet and welcome patients; verify and correct patient demographics; update medical insurance or payment sources; collect and enter copayments; and support related front-desk and scheduling duties.
  • Reinforce patient education under clinician direction; identify risk factors and chronic health problems; report individual data to patients; and reinforce clinician education regarding patient and family self-care management.
  • Work within the team to achieve patient and team goals; initiate and share regular professional communication with coworkers; facilitate or participate in regular team-member meetings; identify areas for improvement; and participate in the improvement process.
  • Demonstrate continual competence in clinical duties through annual review, completion of a UAP agreement with the clinician, annual mandatory education, annual skills assessment, maintenance of basic life support, and other required clinical training; complete continuing education as required by the registry or certifying body in accordance with policy NH-HR-3095.
  • Create and share ideas to improve experiences for patients and peers; round on patients, maintain meaningful connections, and keep patients informed about visit details such as delays and wait times; consistently demonstrate Always Event behaviors and consider feedback from the patient perspective.
  • Recognize and value differences and similarities among team members and patients to create an inclusive environment; explain processes to patients in plain language and use teach-back to confirm understanding; and model the mission, vision, values, and people credo in role-specific responsibilities.
  • The role may involve occasional radiation exposure depending on the clinic, including bariatrics, orthopaedics, podiatry/foot and ankle, or neurosciences (spine specialists).

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous work in a medical office is preferred.

About the Company

Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Novant Health operates an integrated healthcare network with hospitals, clinics, urgent care, imaging and pharmacy services across North Carolina and South Carolina. Its care model connects facilities and clinicians to provide a coordinated continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to outpatient and virtual visits. The network sets itself apart through its scale as an integrated system, a strong safety and quality focus, and active use of clinical trials and innovative care delivery; it also emphasizes community benefits and a large virtual care platform. Its goal is to improve community health by expanding access to safe, high-quality care and advancing health outcomes through research, innovation in care delivery, and value-based partnerships.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
1997

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