Certified Medical Assistant-Floater

Certified Medical/Nursing Assistant

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Position will float between the Norton, VA and Castlewood, VA clinics

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, Weekends Off!!!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification from an accredited Medical/Nursing Assistant program
• Current CMA, RMA, CNA, or CCMA certification and licensure
• Previous experience in a clinical setting, preferably in behavioral health, addiction medicine, or primary care
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications and injections as directed by healthcare providers.
• Perform routine clinical tasks, including triage, taking vital signs, drawing blood, and collecting laboratory specimens.
• Support patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing lab specimens; disposing of contaminated supplies; telephone prescriptions to pharmacies; authorizing medication refills as directed by physician; drawing blood.
• Conduct patient education on health management, treatment plans, and preventive care.
• Greet and escort patients to examination rooms.
• Obtain and document patient medical histories, current symptoms, and other relevant information.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
• Schedule appointments, follow-up visits, and coordinate referrals to specialists as needed.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families.
• Manage patient check-in and check-out processes, including verifying insurance information and collecting co-pays.
• Answer phone calls, respond to patient inquiries, and manage electronic communications.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and place orders as necessary.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the management and monitoring of patients receiving addiction treatment, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
• Provide support in behavioral health interventions, including patient screenings, assessments, and follow-up care.
• Prepare examination rooms and ensure they are clean and well-stocked with necessary supplies.
• Maintain safe and secure work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Serve and protect the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies, procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhance the health care facility's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.