Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Physician Office - Patterson Avenue Family Practice

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Physician Office Patterson Avenue Family Practice Richmond, VA

Bon Secours Tuckahoe Orthopedics is currently seeking a full-time, experienced Medical Assistant to join our team at our outpatient clinics throughout the Richmond, Virginia area. Full Time Schedule 8am-5pm M-F.

Our clinical locations:

St. Mary's | 1501 Maple Ave, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23226

Short Pump | 3400 Haydenpark Ln, Suite 100, Henrico VA 23233

Memorial Regional | 8220 Meadowbridge Road, Suite 202, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Job Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant is a key component of our team that works closely with the primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care to our community, ensuring services are provided within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines. The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for reviewing and updating health records, measuring vital signs, and preparing treatment rooms for upcoming examinations.

Essential Functions:

• Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
• Prepares & reviews patient charts for upcoming visits by verifying that all diagnostic test results, hospital reports, and other medical records are correct and up to date
• Measures vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration, blood pressure, weight, and height
• Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stock supplies, track referrals, and answer phones as needed
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Degree or GED

Licensure/Certification:

• Active Medical Assisting Certification (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, required within 90 days of hire)

Experience:

• One year of medical assistant healthcare experience (preferred, not required)
• Two years of clerical experience in a physician's office (preferred, not required)

Skills & Abilities:

• Possesses problem-solving skills, basic computer skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent Required
• 1+ year of experience in a medical facility working as a medical assistant or comparable clinical/patient-facing role Preferred
• CCMA, CMA, Required

Tuckahoe Orthopedics Offers a collaborative, team-oriented work environment with our outstanding employment benefits:

• excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
• paid time off (PTO)
• a generous 401k incentive plan
• short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and a company-wide wellness program.

Position Summary:

As part of our orthopedic team, Certified Medical Assistants will interact with patients and perform various clinical/nonclinical functions as directed by the provider while following HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.

Primary Functions & Accountabilities:

• Patient intake to include medical/surgical history, medication and allergy review as well as height, weight and blood pressure.
• Perform clinical functions such as suture or staple removal, cast removal, dressing care or injections preparation.
• Surgery scheduling to include pre-operative clearance and testing coordination.
• Order entry via electronic medical record as directed by provider.
• Respond to patient communication under direction of provider.
• Follow HIPAA and OSHA guidelines at all times.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Work Experience:

1 year of experience in a clinic or doctor's office (preferred)

1 year prior authorization experience (preferred)

Bon Secours Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.