Certified Medical Assistant - Infusion bei Articularis Healthcare

Articularis Healthcare Group (AHG) is currently seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant-Infusion in our Summerville, SC location. 

Who We Are:

Articularis Healthcare Group, Inc. (AHG) is an independent physician-led, clinically integrated, group of medical professionals who use the latest clinical innovations to provide compassionate and exceptional patient care.  We are committed to helping patients, people, and medical practices thrive.

What Sets Us Apart:

• We are physician-led.
• We make decisions together.
• We’re independent by design.

Our Mission:

Delivering the highest quality community-based rheumatology services with a commitment to patient care, physician leadership and excellence.  Our core values are
Compassion,
Integrity,
Quality,
Respect
and
Teamwork.

Visit
www.articularishealthcare.com
to learn more about us!

Job Summary:

 The Medical Assistant - Infusion, will be responsible for assisting the infusion RN with obtaining and documenting initial and subsequent vital signs, starting and discontinuing IVs under supervision of RN, administering IM/SQ injections under supervision of RN, assisting with supply management, and assisting with drug inventory management.  IV and injection skills are a requirement.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for greeting and preparing patients for the infusion appointment provider while maintaining a positive and caring attitude.

• Responsible for obtaining vital signs before, during and after infusions.
• Able to start and discontinue IV's.
• Responsible for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights by observing
• Abides by all HIPAA regulations.
• Obtains and accurately records patient information; vital signs, height, weight, allergies, current medications, and all medical history in the EMR.

• Responsible for updating charts and tracking paperwork to completion.
• Responsible for cleaning and preparing examination rooms, equipment, and tools per protocol.

• Accurately documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.

• Responsible for keeping infusion area stocked while maintaining cleanliness and organization and disposing of contaminated items according to protocol.

• Must be flexible and able to travel between 3 local offices, sometimes with minimal notice.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an Accredited National Certification Exam (i.e.: AAMA or AMT) for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
  
• One (1) year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Proficient IV skills.
• Experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience and ability to navigate an EMR.
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Infusion experience
• 3+ years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Rheumatology experience.

EEO/AA-M/F/disabled/protected veteran

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.