CCMA - Call Center- Temporary Services - (T226674)
The Certified Medical Assistant-Call Center/Clinic Staff is responsible for delivering care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation and works within codes of practice and
professional guidelines. In addition, the Certified Medical Assistant-Call Center/Clinic Staff is responsible for triaging
telephone calls requests in the EHR received from patients, their caregiver, relatives, and other healthcare team members.
This involves prioritizing patients’ health problems according to their urgency, educating/advising patients, scheduling
appointments, and making safe, effective clinical decisions under the direction of the patients’ physician.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Consistently answers the phone promptly within defined standards using AIDET greetings.
2. Obtain, verify, and input all information accurately into the facility’s electronic health record (EHR) or other
appropriate systems and distribute messages to the appropriate clinical staff in a timely manner.
3. Complete all appropriate requests and future test orders by proposal or verbal order as per clinic protocol.
4. May refill medication and medical supplies as approved by the facility.
5. Constantly monitors and checks EHR inbox for patient or provider requests – Responds within the scope of care
6. Processes all patient inquiries, messages and requests promptly, efficiently, and in a professional manner while
practicing patient confidentiality.
7. Checks voice mail and/or email as assigned for messages and return calls.
8. Adheres to all CGMHSA safety, security, and compliance standards.
9. Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI); gather and report CQI data to the appropriate personnel.
10. Demonstrates personal accountability for professional growth by meeting and maintaining current
certifications/licensure and completing all mandatory facility, department, and role-specific education requirements
in advance of due dates.
11. Supports quality and fiscal goals for the department and institution, assists in inventory management, assists with
CQI projects, and identifies obstacles to improvement within the clinical area, assists with policies and procedures
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
CCMA Certification from the National Healthcare Association (NHA) or (AAMA).
Two years of clinical experience required.
Must possess basic knowledge of computers, PC applications, software, and database management.
Current CPR/BLS certification via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
: Temporary Services
: UAB Temporary Services
: 114402000 Temporary Services
: Temporary
Shift: Day/1st Shift
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