Large Internal Medicine Office in Greenville, SC is in the market for a CMA

Hours:  8am-5pm (Monday – Thursday) and Friday 8am-12noon

Pay:  $17.50

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: Work with physician and two APP’s directly regarding rooming patients, patient messages, refill requests, and reading lab results.  Triages patients accordingly and sends message to appropriate party.  Responds within 24 hours to all messages and voicemails.  Obtains pre-certification for medications that require it.  Gives injections in office and educates patients on medications, treatments, health and wellness, and diagnostic tests as directed by physician.  Ensures patient rooms are cleaned and sanitized after each patient is seen.

JOB DUTIES

•              Perform quality nursing care by working directly with a physician in the office setting

•              Record vital signs and update chart for physician

•              Communicate accurately and efficiently with physician by providing all pertinent medical history and new problems necessary for patient care

•              Responsible for triaging and prioritizing all patient emergency phone calls and sick phone calls

•              Prepare electronic charts in advance for physician including updating all test results prior to visits, as well as managing physician scheduling

•              Obtain per-certification of medications as required by insurance companies

•              Provider patient education regarding medications, treatments, health and wellness, diagnostic tests, as directed by physician

•              Inventory and order all clinical supplies

•              Check clinical equipment and report any maintenance issues

•              Sanitize each room after patients have been seen

•              Travel between Greer and Greenville office per physician schedule

NOTE: MUST be able to manually read blood pressures

SKILLS REQUIRED

•              CMA, LPN or RN graduate of a certified program

•              Current BLS training

•              Current SC nursing license

•              Basic computer and keyboarding skills

•              Attention to detail and organization

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

•              Sitting, standing and walking

•              Use of hands and fingers to touch, handle and feel

•              Reaching with arms and hands

•              Climbing or balancing

•              Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling

•              Talking

•              Hearing

•              Repetitive motions

•              Light – moderate physical effort (up to 25 pounds) weight lifted, carried, pushed, or pulled

•              Vision requirements

OFFICE STANDARDS

•              Communicate professionally

•              Observe good hand hygiene

•              Maintain clear and quiet surroundings

•              Protect privacy and confidentiality

•              Assist patients, family members and other customers

•              Smile and greet everyone

•              Secure a safe environment

•              Identify yourself and display your name badge

•              Offer support and demonstrate teamwork to co-workers

•              Note problems and take responsibility to solve them

COMPLIANCE

•              Demonstrates compliance with established system and departmental policies and procedures; included to but not limited to the dress code, attendance, safety (OSHA) and confidentiality (HIPAA).  Adheres to job requirements regarding PPD testing, licensure, certification and assigned training.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

•    This job is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

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CHASE is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities.

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