CMA - Nevada Clinic

Position Detail Functional Area : Nevada Clinic Department : Nevada Clinic City / State : Nevada , IA Employment Type : Regular , Full Time

Position Description Responsible for assisting the providers in running on schedule, assisting providers with all procedures and patient care, providing a caring, friendly, helpful and professional atmosphere.

Epic is the electronic medical record of Story County Medical Center ( Story Medical ).

It is expected Epic will be used to its full capability.

Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and departmental matters.

Performs patient care within the guidelines of hospital/clinic policies and procedures and scope of practice.

Apply background knowledge of pathophysiology of disease and nursing skill techniques in initial encounter with patients, recognizing and reporting to the provider any potentially emergency and/or critical symptoms.

Recognizes and provides appropriate nursing intervention in emergency situations.

Accurately prepares and administers prescribed medications according to hospital/clinic procedures and scope of practice.

Completes appropriate documentation in the patient’s electronic medical record.

Visually assesses and provides patient safety, according to identified needs.

Operates special equipment correctly after receiving instruction.

Delivers and documents patient teaching and verifies that the patient and/or significant other person is receptive and understands the information.

Supports and abides by all hospital, departmental and safety policies and procedures.

Acts in a professional manner reflecting the mission, philosophy and values of Story Medical .

Utilizes interpersonal skills to establish and maintain healthy relationships with healthcare providers, co-workers, patients and families.

Acknowledge patient’s rights and confidentiality issues.

Takes patients to exam rooms, charts vitals, notes chief complaint and other required charting activity.

Performs venipuncture, gives allergy and other injections.

Maintains medication and immunization records.

Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.

Prepares patient for examination, procedures, treatments and assists provider as needed.

Coordinates on-going patient flow through the clinic process ensuring efficient and effective continuity, to include:

- Scheduling clinic appointments, specialist appointments etc. keeping in mind the patient’s insurance guidelines and requirements.

- Notes current patient information and changes, makes notification to the “front office staff” regarding updating demographic, insurance and other patient information.

- Phone triage with patient, calling prescriptions, coordination of care, etc.- Follows prescribed procedure for the organization and maintenance of the medical record and is able to retrieve requested documents, results, etc.- Routes transcription, refill requests and other patient information to the provider.

Utilizes professional and tactful communication skills to enhance the image of Story Medical .

Attends continuing education programs to improve performance and maintain licensure.

Demonstrates organizational skills and good public relations.

Identifies own educational needs and requirements, monitoring continuing educational units (CE Us ).

Attends in-services offered by the hospital and monthly staff meetings, whenever possible.

Performs duties assigned by the Department Director , the Provider (s), the Chief Financial Officer and/or the Chief Nursing Officer .

Utilizes a computer terminal.

Investigates and studies new trends and developments in nursing practice.

Reports problems or concerns to the Department Director on a timely basis.

It is the employee’s responsibility to maintain current licensure and certification.

Benefits :

In addition to Medical , Dental , Vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Group Accident & Critical Illness insurance, and disability coverage, Story Medical also offers the following benefits to it's employees:

Up to $2,000 in Professional Development Assistance

Free access to Story Medical 's onsite wellness center

Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Family - Like Environment !

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Current certification in Medical Assisting .

BCLS certified within 60 days of employment.

Mandatory Reporter Certification within 90 days of hire.

Story County Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Pre -employment, post-offer physical and drug screen required.

Job :

Full -time

Pay :

$16.25 - $24.38 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Nevada , IA 50201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work ( Required )

Medical :

1 year ( Preferred )

License / Certification :

Certified Medical Assistant ( Required )

Work :