Certified Medical Assistant Scribe #Full Time

Top Healthcare Provider Network The 61st Street Service Corporation provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors This position will support ColumbiaDoctors one of the largest multi specialty practices in the Northeast ColumbiaDoctors practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2800 physicians surgeons dentists and nurses offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties Job Summary The Certified Medical Assistant CMA will serve as a key member of the patient care team in an ambulatory setting This position will work closely with providers across multiple specialties as well as with other clinical and administrative staff to deliver an exceptional patient experience that contributes to positive health outcomes for patients and a work culture of empathy inclusion trust communication safety and service Job Responsibilities Clinical Duties Greet patients & visitors and answer telephone callsPrepare patients for their visit includingPre visit organization of information performing patient escort and rooming functions taking vital signs medication reconciliation accurate documentation of chief complaint updating history as requested updating EMR Epic as requiredAssisting patients as needed with walking dressing collecting and processing specimens and point of care testing preparing for exam etc Serving as a chaperone in the exam room as requestedAssisting physicians or other clinical staff with examinations procedures and department specific therapies as requestedPerforming phlebotomy duties and point of care tests such as urinalysis and pregnancy testsPreparing and labeling collected specimens and ensuring timely delivery of specimens to appropriate designationEnsuring that proper labs are drawn and documented via Epic Assisting in troubleshooting missing labs from Epic as instructed by supervisorEntering orders in Epic as requiredPreparing and maintaining medical chartsCopying and mailing requests for medical recordsPerforming additional check out functions such as scheduling referrals and additional tasks as neededNotifying physicians and nurses of emergencies and performing first aidProcessing sterilizing and organizing instruments dailyPerform additional specialty specific duties as assigned and based on clinical operation needs includingSetting up examination roomultrasound machine for joint injection Botox injections or Baclofen pump refillsDischarging patients from fluoroscopy recovery room with post fluoroscopy instructionsOther duties as assignedScribe Duties Assist providers with medical scribing to document patients medical records including but not limited to medicalsurgical history medications and allergies applying attention to detail to produce accurate documentation in Epic as requiredAccompany physician during consultation and examination as directedTranscribe details of the interview and physical exam per physical instruction utilizing medical terminology and documentation guidelines within the EMRComplete all necessary documentation of the patient encounter in the medical chart including entering orders as dictated by the physicianMaintain a list of patient tests keeping track of results as they become availableScan and file lab reportstest results and charts via electronic medical record alerting the physician as laboratory or radiology results become availableFollow up on lab reports and track any missing or delayed studiesOther duties as assignedMay not act independently but document the physicians or licensed independent practitioners dictation andor activitiesPlease note In some practices and based on operational need the CMA may be required to perform full scope of front desk duties in conjunction with or in lieu of CMA duties eg check in pre registration appointment scheduling and related follow up Job Qualifications High school graduate or equivalency and graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program plus specialized certifications as neededCMA must be certified by a credentialing bodyCurrent BCLSAED certification requiredAbility to clearly summarize complex medical information in written form including strong proficiency in spelling punctuation and grammarUnderstanding of medical terminology anatomy and physiology diagnostic procedures pharmacology and treatment assessments to the extent required to understand and accurately transcribe dictated reports Ability to translated medical abbreviations into their expanded formsMust demonstrate strong organizational and problem solving skills Ability to perform across multi disciplinary andor specialties while maintaining high productivity and a professional and service oriented demeanorMust have excellent communication skills interpersonal skills and a strong ability to deescalate stressful situationsIntermediate proficiency in computer skills including but not limited to Electronic Health Systems Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word email systems etcWill provide coverage as requested throughout practices multiple sites and flexible scheduleAssociate degree or additional academic coursework preferredPrevious medical assisting experience in an outpatient setting preferredProficiency with OSHA standards including disposal of biohazard waste preferredMulti specialty experience in a high volume setting preferredPrior EMR experience Epic preferredHourly Rate Range 2271 3500 Note Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience skill set training and education 61st Street Service Corporation At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal state and local civil rights laws