Certified Medical Assistant

This position is considered a medical and clinical position. Work primarily involves the coordination of Physician/ARNP services for Outpatient and Medication Management clients for Adult/Children's Outpatient Medical cost centers.  Work also involves screening of client records, data collection, and the interpretation of data for outcome studies.  

Clinical Direct Service:

1. To initiate treatment Plans and Treatment Plan Reviews for Medication Management clients,
2. Respond to telephone calls from clients who are in "crisis" situations.
3. To be familiar with psychiatric medications in order to relay information to clients regarding side effects                     and medication instructions.
4. Respond to telephone calls from pharmacies that have questions regarding client's medications, which  will necessitate reviewing the medical record and obtaining Physician or ARNP input. This includes verifying the medication name, dosages, frequency, etc.
5. Respond to telephone calls from clients with problems and/or questions regarding their medications, which will necessitate reviewing of the medical record and obtaining Physician or ARNP input.
6. To call in medications on behalf of the Physician/ARNP as the "authorized" designee and document this on the medication log.
7. To monitor the medication supply cabinet to ensure that there is an adequate supply of samples of medication and to call drug representatives when samples are needed.
8. To call insurance companies to get "prior authorization" for a medication for the Medical Department.
9. To respond to calls from medication management clients and outpatient clients wanting to Schedule/Reschedule/or Cancel appointments. This must be entered in the computer, a service ticket filled out if it is within a 24-hour time period and to inform medical records by phone of any additions or cancellations to the Physician/ARNP, Nurse, or Therapist schedules within a 24 hour time period.
10. To schedule all "emergency appointments" (within a 24 hour time period) in the computer for all cost centers.
11. Responsible for taking vitals and injections for clients and any other related Medical Assistance Duties.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

Certified Medical Assistant Certification required within the first 90 days of employment. Certified Phlebotomist and in Injections preferred.

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