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Join our team of highly skilled clinical and administrative healthcare professionals who support our mission to help facilitate the deliver of world-class, patient-centered care by one of the top healthcare provider networks.
Job Summary:
The Lead Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will serve as a key member of the patient care team in an ambulatory setting. The Lead Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for overseeing the daily clinic flow and operations of a high-volume Electrophysiology practice within the Cardiology Division at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate CMA coverage for daily patient flow at all locations within the medical center; ensure patients are processed in a timely manner.
- Manage all clinical inventory; place supply orders as needed. Responsible to oversee stock and inventory in all Cardiology exam rooms on HRT 4 and HIP 6 locations.
- Set up examination /consultation rooms; assure rooms are stocked and cleaned between patient visits.
- Prepare patients for their visit including pre-visit organization of information, taking vital signs, and medication reconciliation. Assist patients with walking, transferring, dressing, collecting and processing specimens and point of care testing, preparing for exam, etc.
- Perform EKGs, Holter monitors, blood pressure and INR checks. Conduct phlebotomy for designated patients.
- Perform venipuncture as requested and prepare/label specimens.
- Collect and label nasopharyngeal specimens for testing.
- Utilize the EPIC system to input discreet clinical data elements: medications, allergies, vitals, labs and patient problems. Verify patient information in EPIC and Paceart; coordinate required patient documents to be scanned for EPIC filing and designate to the appropriate personnel.
- Assist patients including but not exclusive to helping handicapped patients to the bathroom, assisting ambulance staff with patient transportation, assisting patients in preparation for procedures, etc.
- Responsible for EPIC order entry (required). Responsible for room assignment in EPIC.
- Responsible for the clinical flow of the practice; assist Physicians and Nurse Practitioners as needed; assist with procedures performed in the office setting.
- Perform general office duties such as monitoring the providers’ daily schedules, answering incoming calls, photocopying, faxing and scanning. Assist with Front Desk coverage as needed.
- Obtain prior authorizations for medications.
- Maintain diagnostic equipment, perform QC testing and supporting documentation.
- Perform point of care testing as trained
- Contribute ideas for improving practice workflows to team members, providers, and management.
- Assist Supervisor and/or Manager with daily staffing schedules, time off requests, same day absences, etc. Ensure adequate coverage and addresses and related issues as directed.
- Serve as a Preceptor for new and existing staff. Mentor CMAs by sharing knowledge, expertise, and demonstrating Primary Care values.
- Identify areas for improvement in clinic operations, recommends alternative procedures, actions or sources of information to resolve issues.
- Work collaboratively with front and back end support team and providers to ensure patient satisfaction and protocol standards are met.
- Support communication of organizational initiatives, changes or other issues as needed. Provide feedback to management on adoption and understanding. Serve as advocate for team when needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalency and graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- 3 years’ relevant experience including 1 year minimum in a medical assistant role.
- CMA or equivalency required.
- Prior EMR experience, Epic preferred.
- Spanish speaking preferred.
Hourly Rate Ranges: $25.25 - $37.02
Note: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education.
61st Street Service Corporation
At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.
