(Archived) Certified Medical Technician

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Chief of the Medical Unit for Medical Services Oversight, the CMT operates as a key link between medical and administrative support. The CMT ensures that all patient flow is undisturbed and consistent with the clinic’s overall performance and requirements.

Responsibilities under the medical services:

• Maintains the integrity of patient’s medical records, assuring all pertinent information is contained in the record.

• Schedules patients for medical services. May cover for Front Desk Clerk and Administrative Assistant to assist in scheduling appointments for behavioral health and vocational education appointments when needed.

• Obtains referrals to specialists and imaging services (Radiology, MRI, etc.) with a referral number according to the doctor and appointment date.

• Obtains pre-authorization for medications for pharmacy and other services from insurance carrier.

• Ensures that all applicable consent forms are signed by patients and uploaded to patients’ records and always maintains patient confidentiality.

• Demonstrates exemplary customer service skills.

• Assembles any additional medical information e.g Lab work, EKGs, documentation from outside providers etc. in advance of patient contact for ready accessibility to the providers during examination.

• Compiles information from records for periodic statistical reports.

• Reviews patient records for completeness to ensure that required medical documents and signature/co-signatures of all providers are in place.

• Monitors and ensures that all specimens are packaged and sent to Lab as ordered

• Demonstrates proficiency in medical procedures such as Phlebotomy, EKG, collection of urine and all other specimens under supervision Head Nurse.

• Perform phlebotomy and/or vital signs.

• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Registered Head Nurse and/or the Clinic Director as outlined within the Clinical/Operational Manual, and its amendments or interim changes.

• Reviews ICD- codes for each encounter for appropriateness and relevance.

• Coordinates with other Certified Medical Technicians and outside clinic staff when necessary medical information is needed from their respective clinics.

• Assumes an active role to ensure satisfaction of continuous quality improvement standards, to improve productivity, and to reduce denials of reimbursement for the delivery of medical services.

• Acts as back-up to the Administrative Assistant and Front Desk Clerk when needed and performs tasks as directed by the Clinic Director including, but not limited to:

- Data entry into the Central Registry System Admissions, Transfers, Discharges, Photo ID uploads, dosages uploads.

- Data entry into the OASAS Client Data System (CDS) for Admissions, Transfers, Discharges, Opioid Annual Treatment Updates.

- Creation of the patient record in the electronic medical record.

- Take minutes of meetings.

• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Registered Head Nurse and/or the Clinic Director as outlined within the Clinical/Operational Manual, and its amendments or interim changes.

Qualifications:

• Certified as Certified Medical Technician by the State of New York.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Phlebotomy Certification

• Computer literacy in MS Office Suite

• Knowledge of performing EKG (Electrocardiogram), vital signs and medical procedure set-up.

• Fluency in Spanish is plus

• Highly organized with an attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Certified Medical Technician role. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position.

While performing the responsibilities of the certified medical technician role, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Benefits

• Vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Pension & retirement plan
• Short & long-term disability
• Life insurance
• AFLAC
• Pet Insurance

Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment