Apply Now CMA, Certified Medical Assistant- Central Women's Clinic Job in San Antonio

Summary:

• Assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management.

• Performs selected clinical and administrative duties.

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment.

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments. Utilizes knowledge of sterile technique and infection control procedures requires to clean and disinfect rooms and equipment, sterilizes instruments as needed.

• Prepares and maintains inventory supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.

• Assists provider in preparing for minor surgeries or physicals.

• Assists with scheduling of tests, treatments and referrals.

• Screens telephone calls for referral to nurse or provider or referral specialist as indicated.

• May order and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment.

• Maintains patient files, record and other information in a professional manner following policy and procedures regarding documentation.

• Complies and condenses technical and statistical data for reports and records.

• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.

• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.

• Follows the CHRISTUS Physician Group guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).

• Maintains strict confidentiality.

• Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.

• Maintains established CHRISTUS Physician Group policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.

• Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Physician Group's cultural diversity objectives.

• Supports and adheres to CPG Service Guarantee.

• Performs other related work as required

Requirements:

• High school graduation or GED.

• Previous private office experience preferred.

• Current CPR certification and Medical Assitant Certification

• Knowledge of ICD9, CPT and HCPCS coding and managed care contracts is desirable.

Work Type: 

Full Time