CMA - Certified Medical Assistant Job at Florida Therapy Services, Inc.

Florida Therapy Services, Inc. Panama City, FL 32401

All candidates must submit an application to be considered for our open position.
Visit our website, www.flatherapy.com, where you will find our application under the "careers" section.

Scope of Position: Provides direct patient care to clients with behavioral or emotional disorders under supervision of a licensed clinical professional and established protocols of FTS. Perform basic patient education and data gathering activities. Must have passed the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination and have maintained the Medical Assistant credential.

Essential Functions

  • Work as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other health care team members as necessary.
  • Perform nursing assessments on all psychiatric and medication management appointments.
  • Obtain and record patients’ weight, blood pressure, medical history and assess reason for patient visits.
  • Record and report observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient’s condition.
  • Administer medication injections as needed.
  • Answer incoming calls from patients regarding medication questions and concerns.
  • Maintain and stock inventory of clinical supplies as appropriate to the nursing position.
  • Evaluate and maintain documentation in patient’s chart.
  • Monitor patient’s medication and medication compliance.
  • Assist office staff with preparation of charts and paperwork for psychiatric appointments.
  • Assist doctor(s) with treatments, special tests and procedures.
  • Review patient charts, assist patients with checking in at front desk.
  • Educate clients regarding their medication regimen, medication side effects and other health-related issues.
  • Verify all physicians’ orders.
  • Protect client files by ensuring charts are returned to Medical Records Clerk when being used outside of the chart room.
  • Prepare recommendations for scheduled case reviews related to continued treatment; termination or client referral.
  • Prepare discharge summaries.
  • Perform utilization and referral as needed.
  • Copy, scan, fax and perform other clerical duties as needed to perform job.
  • Assist office staff occasionally in answering incoming telephone calls, take and deliver messages promptly when needed.
  • Follow all safety and infection control policies and procedures.
  • Participate in agency training as required.
  • Attend all scheduled supervision meetings with supervisor when necessary.
  • Participate in continuous FTS quality improvement activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

This list of specific functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Florida Therapy Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Vocational/technical training as a Certified Medical Assistant. Must be registered in good standing with American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

  • Certified Medical Assistant certificate (Required)
  • CPR certified (Preferred)

Work Location: One location




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