CMA

Location: Sewell, NJ

Department: Family Medicine

Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30 AM- 5 PM

Duties:

* Checks patients in through EPIC system; verifies demographics and insurance information and makes any corrections or additions; copies patient's insurance card; collects appropriate copays; retrieves referrals for appropriate visits
* Schedules patient appointments for office visits through EPIC system
* Verifies patient insurance benefits and precertification (if needed) for services to be provided
* Prepares patients for visits, including taking history, chief complaint, weight, blood pressure, and pulse
* Documents in EMR system
* Assists physician with patient care
* Draws up medications for injections given by physician
* Handles patient calls and relays to physician through the EMR system
* Processes new patient charts in EMR system
* Prepares patient charts for next day visits
* Maintains medical waste logs and keeps abreast of current regulations
* Prepares exam room for patient visits
* Completes HMO referrals (paper and/or electronic)
* Scans into EMR all appropriate patient-related correspondence and information
* Maintains stock of sample medications
* Maintains office and medical supply inventory
* Stocks exam rooms and keeps exam rooms neat and orderly
* Orders injectables and vaccines
* Maintains and cleans office medical equipment, as required
* Maintains and refers to capitation lists for various insurers
* Batches patient visits activity and prepares money for deposit
* Handles incoming and outgoing mail
* Performs light typing, as needed
* Maintains a professional and orderly office appearance
* Communicates with the Department's various staff and offices
* Opens and closes offices
* Performs other duties as assigned