We are looking for a CCMA, medical assistant with experience or schooling, but willing to train a CNA II as a medical assistant for a medical practice in Ashland. Experience using EPIC and EMR is a plus. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate.

This position is open for full or part-time. Monday-Friday, no nights, weekends or holidays.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

*Clear communication between patients, clinical staff, providers and customers to optimize flow, coordination of patient care.

*Triage for urgent or emergent patient issues by communicating efficiently and professionally doctors and referring providers to ensure the best patient outcomes.

*Conducts patient treatment preparation including but not limited to EMR chart preparation obtaining test results, requesting tests and or medical records and obtaining prior authorizations for insurance payers.

*Prepares treatment areas and equipment including but not limited to ordering and maintaining medical supplies, sanitizing beds and equipment and organizing equipment needed for procedure.

*Performs treatment follow-up but not limited to room clean-up and sanitation of equipment, order needed tests/imaging, updating the patient EMR and tracking spreadsheets for any needed follow-up.

*Navigates Epic EMR in multiple locations (in an inpatient and outpatient setting) to research and record pertinent patient information.

*Assists providers in procedures as needed.

*Followup calls.

*Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations and ensuring performance is within the Oregon Medical Board Scope of Practice for CCMA.

*Performs any additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

*Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

*Certification through a nationally recognized Medical Assistant program such as AAMA, AMT, CMA, RMA, or NCCT and have current Basic Life Support (BLS)

*Or one year medical assistant experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

*Compassionate patient care, manage dealing with multiple conflicting priorities.

*Understand compliance of HIPAA, confidentiality and risk management on the state and federal working knowledge of clinical safety procedures.

*Basic computer skills.

*Effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds, and able to follow detailed procedures and directions.

Must be able to pass criminal background checks, drug screen and current reference checks. Must be at least 18 to apply.