Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
Traveling Certified Medical Assistant (Nephrology)
Summary
This is a part-time position with an opportunity to convert to full-time within one (1) year. Travel will be to local clinics serving the Detroit metropolitan area. Travel is reimbursed at the standard IRS mileage rate.
- Provide highlevel clinical support across multiple nephrology office locations as part of a traveling care team.
- Deliver experienced, patientcentered care to individuals with chronic kidney disease and complex comorbidities.
- Serve as a reliable, adaptable clinical resource for physicians, advanced practice providers, and administrative staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Travel routinely to designated nephrology clinic sites to provide clinical coverage and maintain consistent patient care workflows.
- Perform comprehensive clinical intake, including vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history updates, and symptom assessment.
- Support nephrologists and APPs during clinic days, ensuring efficient patient flow and timely documentation.
- Prepare and maintain exam rooms, ensuring cleanliness, safety compliance, and readiness for patient encounters.
- Obtain and process urine samples, pointofcare tests, and other diagnostic specimens per office protocols.
- Document patient encounters with accuracy using the electronic health record (EHR).
- Provide patient education regarding medications, diet, chronic disease management, and treatment plans.
- Assist with providerapproved medication dispensing or sampling when appropriate.
- Navigate insurance and clinical workflows by completing medication prior authorizations, including nephrology and internalmedicinerelated medications.
- Communicate with pharmacies, insurance plans, and other healthcare entities to support continuity of care.
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and internal SOPs.
- Collaborate with frontoffice staff during peak patient volumes or staffing gaps.
Required Qualifications
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent).
- 5+ years of medical assistant experience, preferably in specialty care settings.
- Strong phlebotomy skills, including venipuncture, specimen handling, and compliance with safety protocols.
- Strong background in internal medicine, chronic disease management, and complex patient care.
- Proficiency in electronic health record systems and standard Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to travel between multiple office locations.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in nephrology or other chroniccare specialties.
- Demonstrated experience completing medication prior authorizations, including internalmedicine and nephrologyrelated medications.
- Strong understanding of renalrelated patient care, labs, and medication regimens.