Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

The CMA/RMA is responsible for providing personalized care to patients, including assessment, treatment, care planning and medical care evaluation with provider instruction. Requires a team player with excellent organizational, computer, problem solving and customer service skills. This position is non-supervisory.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from a Certified Medical Assisting program and successful completion of exam.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certificate.
• A minimum of 2-years of practical clinical experience.
• Working knowledge of Athena EMR preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Standing, walking, bending, grasping, manipulating, and squatting.
• Occasional need to lift patient during transfer/turn process with or without assistance.
• Must be able to concentrate, paying close attention to detail.
• Stress may be triggered by workload and complex cases.

Skill Requirements

• Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking and prioritizing.
• Skill in customer service and medical care coordination.
• Skill in initiating appropriate crisis interventions and emergency response.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and EMR systems.

Ability Requirements

• Ability to make referrals to other providers and resources.
• Ability to read and interpret physicians’ orders and notes from other providers.
• Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results.
• Ability to be flexible with changing workload or patient assignments.
• Ability to multi-task with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to problem solve and exercise critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and thorough knowledge of HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Ability to respond positively to supervision and direction.
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional attitude and maintain effective working relationships.

Position Requirements

• Obtain patient consent for care and ensure patient confidentiality.
• Obtain and document health history, chief complaint, vital signs and health risk factors, medication reconciliation and assess disease condition.
• Provide patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
• Execute prescribed treatments and medical interventions.
• Refer to and consult with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve concerns.
• Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Document patient assessment and intervention data using EMR.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
• Track quality assurance data and monitor for acute and chronic care management.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact positively with patients who may be upset or stressed.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Ensure a safe, harassment, and discrimination-free work environment by immediately reporting all issues related to harassment, safety, discrimination, or other improper conduct to the Practice Administrator and/or the Practice Owner.
• Perform other duties as directed.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to email your resume to: accounting@goatallahassee.com for consideration. Gynecology & Obstetrics Associates of Tallahassee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.