Clinical Assistant (CMA)—Batesville, IN

Clinical Assistant (CMA)—Batesville, IN

Part-Time

15 hours per week

 

• Would you like to be part of a new practice concept where you can make an impact?
• Would you like to go to work knowing your time will be spent treating patients, not dealing with insurance companies?
• Do you have a passion for preventative medicine and promoting wellness?

 

If you answered yes to these questions, read on!

 

Novia CareClinics is searching for an organized, self-motivated, positive, proactive individual to join the team as a Certified Medical Assistant to work within an employer based clinic in Batesville, IN. The CMA provides medical treatment and personal care services, as directed by physician or a mid-level provider, to patients seeking treatment for injuries/diseases in a clinic.

Schedule:

Monday: 8:00am-2:00pm

Tuesday: 1:30pm-5:30pm

Thursday: 10:00am-3:00pm

 

Key Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information in patient’s electronic chart.
• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG) and other diagnostic equipment to administer routine diagnostic test and treatments—includes glucometers, pulse oximeters, nebulizers, oxygen equipment, and sprirometry; etc.
• Collects lab specimens from patients for testing, including but not limited to urine, blood, and sputum; performs routine laboratory tests on these specimens as needed.
• Preps patients and assists with examinations; applies compresses, both hot and cold as indicated; administers medications as appropriate or ordered by a medical provider, orally, or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection; documents time and treatment amounts in patients’ electronic charts.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients; cleans examination rooms with germicides.
• Inventories and orders medical/office supplies and materials.
• Maintains patient, employee, and computer data confidentiality.
• Dispenses medications per provider’s orders.
• Schedules appointments, performs referrals to specialists, and scans reports/results into electronic medical record.
• Answers telephones and provides information/messages to patients and/or medical staff.
• Escorts patients throughout facility, interviews patients to obtain appropriate medical information, and measures vital signs—includes such items as pain assessment, pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, height, and weight; records information on patients’ electronic medical records.
• Dresses wounds and incisions, interprets physician’s instructions to patients, assists with emergencies, and performs related tasks, as directed.
• Maintains patient, employee and computer data confidentiality.

 

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical/Vocational College with State Licensure (LPN).
• Minimum of three years of nursing is preferred, with a strong emphasis on patient care.

• Current certificate in Basic Life Support by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel,.
• Previous clinical experience in primary care office.
• Phlebotomy skills and lab specimen processing.
• Knowledgeable in minor office procedures, such as biopsy, lesion removals, pap smears.
• Ability to work independently without onsite RN or LPN supervision.
• Ability to make recommendations to effectively solve problems, using judgment consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and/or government law.
• Ability to focus on details, handle multiple tasks, and remain highly organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding.

 

Compensation and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation and benefits package based on his or her qualifications and experience.

 

Novia CareClinics  is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Novia does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual preference, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the same.