Overview
This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible.
The Medical Assistant performs a full range of duties necessary to support the care of patients from birth through the lifecycle. He or she works under the direction of Physicians, the Site Manager and/or Practice Coordinator to assist with appropriate patient needs including education and communication.
Major Responsibilities
* Prepares the patient at the onset of the visit
o Measures and records vital signs, height, and weight as necessary.
o Determines patient’s chief complaint and records in medical record.
o Asks patient about relevant past medical history and records in the medical record.
* Assists the physician with procedures and examinations as needed
o Sets up the procedure/exam room with appropriate supplies/equipment. Prepares the patient for exam/procedure.
o Maintains sterile technique and field during sterile procedures. Cleans exam room post patient encounter.
o Properly cleans and disinfects instruments and prepares for sterilization.
o Provides emotional and other clinical support to patient during exam as indicated.
* Assists the physician in the provision of patient and family education.
* Answers general questions
o Provides instructional materials.
o Responds to patient calls by relaying between the provider and patient. Documents instructions appropriately.
* Performs clerical duties as necessary
o Files reports in patient records.
o Locates and pulls files for patient visits and returns files to shelf. Performs duties using IDX as applicable.
o Performs insurance verification, referrals and precertification as required.
o Obtains billing waivers from patients as appropriate.
* Provides nursing care for the patient as directed by the physician
o Administers medications per provider orders.
o Performs waived lab procedures.
o Performs other procedures ordered as noted on skill check list.
* Maintains accurate medical records
o Completes documentation related to patient visit.
o Documents medications.
o Documents all medication orders called in to pharmacies. Documents referrals and pre-certifications appropriately.
* Communicates clearly and appropriately with team members, providers and patients
o Communicates complete timely information to team members.
* Completes accurate coding of medical and laboratory procedures
o Completes encounter form correctly.
o Verifies procedures that may be billed as “in-house”.
o Maintains accurate knowledge of CPT codes of commonly performed services. Verifies diagnosis and procedures are matched for claims filing.
* Provides age-appropriate care to patients
o Measurement of vital signs, height and weight are performed using equipment appropriate for the age of the patient.
o Medication dosage and method of administration is age appropriate.
o Techniques and equipment used in procedures are age appropriate.
o Demonstrates teaching techniques and uses materials in teaching which are age appropriate.
o Uses safety measures in patient care which are appropriate for age of patient.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant diploma/certificate from a nationally recognized, accredited program OR
Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing OR
Completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces
Certification / License
Nationally recognized and accredited current Medical Assistant certification
BCLS certification
Work Experience
-1 year of equivalent work experience required
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