Chronic Care Management Certified Medical Assistan

Company: New Hire Solutions
Location: Bainbridge
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionChronic Care Management Certified Medical AssistantBainbridge, GA - Temp to Perm - $12.00 - $21.50 / HourThe Chronic Care Management Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is part of our client's patient care team. The CCM CMA's primary responsibility is to provide telephone chronic conditions care management for the patient or caregiver of a primary care clinic in Bainbridge, GA. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, triaging, coordinating, documenting, communicating, and tracking of CCM patient calls, cases and records. The goal of the CCM CMA is to facilitate care between provider visits in order to obtain the patient's best outcome, prevent complications, prevent hospital readmission, and/or prevent repeated emergency room visits.

Responsibilities-Initiate phone calls to patient or assigned caregiver at least monthly to manage and monitor care-Assess client's needs for services and develop a patient centered care plan -Assist with ongoing patient needs and manage internal and external referrals to other providers-Assist the patient and family with entitlements, transportation, and other community services-Work with the care team and other facility members to provide outreach and engagement-Manage incoming calls about symptoms, medication, and appointment scheduling-Provide patient and family with clear instructions and education on chronic conditions-Act as the main point of contact and ensure coordination, follow-up, and engagement-Educate the patient on contacting the clinic for non-emergent concerns and when to call 911-Respond to incoming calls and voicemails and conduct outgoing calls between recurring visits -Assess patients, coordinate transitional care, and facilitate follow-up from ER or hospital visits-Ensure and direct patients to keep follow-up appointments-Communicate with other health care providers-Provide written and verbal educational material for patient's condition, treatment, and medication-Other duties assigned by management

Education and Experience-Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse-(Preferred) 2+ years of employment as a Medical Assistant (recent experience)-Certifications from a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program such as AAMA, AMT (RMA), or NCQT-BLS Certified or willing to become certified within six (6) months of employment

Competencies-Excellent work ethic-Maintain strict confidentiality following HIPAA regulations-Self-motivated and self-directed-Professional demonstration promoting values of the company-Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills-Clinically strong knowledge of chronic diseases-Excellent customer service skills-Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer-Ability to lift and move 20 pounds at times

Location: Bainbridge, GeorgiaPay Rate: $12.00 - $21.50 / HourSchedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pmNew Hire Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.CAREERS: http://newhiresolutions.com/careersCONTACT US: http://newhiresolutions.com/contactGENERAL APPLY: http://newhiresolutions.com/apply

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