Employment Type:

Full time
Shift:

Rotating Shift




Description:




We are offering a $1,000 Sign On Bonus (less taxes) to all new hired CMAs




Bonus is payable in 2 installments of $500 each




1st payout after 90 days of employment




2nd payout after 6 months of employment



Utilizes a defined skill set consistent with the basic educational program, certification, and relevant work experience to deliver direct care to the patient in the ambulatory setting. Working under the direct supervision/licensure of the physician, the Medical Assistant is an integral member of the health care team and is responsible for coordinating the pre/intra/post aspects of the medical visit. Those include direct care, registration & scheduling, physician-patient communication and other office-related tasks.



Direct Care:



Provides care to the patient and support to the physician


throughout the entire visit, beginning at the time of arrival at the


reception desk, during the visit, and completion of the check out


process. This includes but is not limited to history taking, assisting with


routine tasks and procedures, telephone messaging, scheduling and visit


follow up orders. Works under the supervision of a registered


professional nurse when additional skill, assessment and expertise are


needed, or in the absence of the physician



Registration & Front office:


Utilizes technical skills and knowledge of the


computerized scheduling systems to generate patient demographic info


as well as cilitate appointment scheduling and access to care.


Demonstrates capacity for attention to detail as it relates to insurance,


billing and referral processes.



Scheduling:



Demonstrates initial and ongoing competency with the


enterprise's computerized scheduling systems for clinic appointments


and ancillary testing. In addition, coordinates external referrals into and


out of the system when requested or ordered by the physician. Routinely


reviews physician schedules to identify opportunities to improve patient


access and/or reduce wait times, maximize staff/physician productivity


and maintain clinic flow



Scribe:


Serves as the "live" recorder of the Physician visit with the patient.


Is proficient in the physician documentation templates and protects


confidentiality of patient's personal health information (PHI). Follows all


rules of documentation within EPIC.



Minimum Education:




Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education



Preferred: Administrative or technical background acquired through completion of 2 - 3 years


of college



Specify Degree(s): Successful completion of accredited medical assistant program



Minimum Experience:




Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience



Details: Ambulatory experience in primary or specialty setting is preferred.



Required Licensure/Certifications:



Must possess at least one (1) of the following Medical Assistant credentials:


American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)


American Medical Technologists (AMT)


National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)


National Healthcareer Association (NHA)


CPR by the American Heart Association


Successful completion of Loyola's phlebotomy training program is required. Must complete Loyola's math exam with a score of 100% for medication administration Must maintain/demonstrate competency for the 'home base' clinical area as well as at least one other specialty clinic as appropriate to the clinic location



Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion



Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.


Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.