Remote Certified Medical Assistant POST NUMBER: 301942
Job Title: Remote Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Medical Abstraction & Indexing
Location: Remote (Must reside within 1 hour of Jacksonville, FL)
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Position Summary
Vaco is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support medical abstraction and indexing services in a remote environment. This role is responsible for reviewing, abstracting, and accurately documenting clinical information from medical records while ensuring compliance with healthcare privacy regulations.
Candidates must live within a one-hour commuting distance of Jacksonville, Florida, to participate in required on-site orientation, equipment pick-up, and training. Following successful completion of onboarding, this position will be fully remote.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Abstract and index clinical data from patient medical records.
- Review, analyze, and accurately document medical information within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Transfer and reconcile patient information between paper charts and electronic records.
- Navigate multiple EHR/EMR platforms while maintaining data integrity and accuracy.
- Meet productivity and quality metrics in a remote work environment.
- Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA and HITECH guidelines regarding patient confidentiality and data security.
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve documentation discrepancies and support project objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
- Must reside within a one-hour commuting distance of Jacksonville, FL.
- Availability to work a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.
- Recent healthcare-related work experience within the last six months.
- Strong computer proficiency and data entry skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with medical documentation and EMR/EHR systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Medical transcription experience.
- Experience in nursing, cardiology, multi-specialty practices, or medical billing and coding.
- Prior experience with medical abstraction and indexing projects.
Specialized Experience Required
Cardiology Experience
Candidates must possess:
- Prior cardiology experience.
- Knowledge of cardiovascular terminology and procedures.
- Understanding of various cardiology testing and procedure types.
- Ability to accurately identify and abstract cardiology-specific clinical information from medical records.
Training & Onboarding
Required On-Site Activities:
- Equipment pick-up
- New hire orientation
- Initial training (approximately 5 days)
Post-Training Work Arrangement:
- Fully remote after successful completion of onboarding requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:
- Experience and qualifications
- Certifications and licensure
- Skill set and training
- Geographic location
- Business and organizational needs
Eligible employees may also participate in:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Discretionary Bonus Opportunities
Additional Information
By applying for this position, candidates agree to be considered for this role and may be included in Vaco's talent pool for future opportunities requiring similar qualifications.
Join Vaco and leverage your clinical expertise in a flexible, remote environment while supporting critical healthcare documentation initiatives.
By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com.
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Representation Notice
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).
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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.