Medical Assistant

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jobDuties Job Summary: -Perform initial-response screening following protocols approved by supervising provider. -Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, and treatment. -Obtain vital signs and record in the electronic health record (EHR). -Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills. -Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per protocols, policies, and procedures. -Prepare, administer, and document oral, parenteral medications, and immunizations as ordered by the supervising provider, documenting administration following the six rights in the EHR while maintaining accurate medication & immunization records. -Document care provided during patient visit in EHR. -Recognize and respond to emergencies. -Actively monitors & respond timely to patient requests via telephone encounter, In-Basket message and/or My Chart according to identified time frames and documents responses in the EHR. -Enter medication, radiology, and lab orders in the electronic health record for provider sign off. -Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and/or caregiver as directed by the provider. -Enter medication refill orders per protocol. -Collect and process specimens. -Perform CLIA-waived tests. -Perform electrocardiography, respiratory and other testing based on department needs. -Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture. -Serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff in the event of problems or complaints. -Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments. -Schedule outpatient procedures. -Apply third party and managed care policies, procedures, and guidelines. -Obtain insurance pre-authorizations. -Enters referrals for provider sign off. -Participate in departmental/divisional Quality Assessment and Quality Improvement Programs. -Practice Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials. -Apply principles of aseptic and sterile technique. -Clean instruments and equipment per policies and procedures. -Comply with departmental specific safety standards. -Maintain compliance with regulatory standards regarding practice, environment, and documentation. -Function as a health care advocate to meet individualâ€s needs. -Educate individuals in office policies and procedures. -Educate the patient within the scope of practice and as directed by supervising physician in health maintenance, disease prevention, and compliance with patientâ€s treatment plan. -Identify community resources for health maintenance and disease prevention to meet individual patient needs. -Uphold goals, policies, procedures, and expectations of client. -Support the mission, vision, and values of the client. -Maintain examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment. -Maintain core and applicable specialty competencies as defined by the client. -Other duties as assigned within scope of practice. null

jobSkills Required Skills & Experience: -N/A Preferred Skills & Experience: -Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred. -Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care preferred. -Ability to problem-solve preferred. -Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred. -EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred. null

jobEducation Required Education: -Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum). OR -Graduate from a Medical Assistant program without completion of a clinical externship but with a minimum one-year experience in clinical medical assisting within the past five (5) years. OR -Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical medical assisting. OR -Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). OR -Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years. OR -Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years. Preferred Education: -N/A null

scheduleNotes Duration: 13 Department: Internal Medicine. Interview Type: MS Teams, 30 minutes, Panel Required Certs: MA and BLS Minimum Years of experience: 2+ Schedule: M-F, 9:30am - 6pm, and one 1/2 Saturday a month Must have: Epic exp, multi tasker (vital signs, EKG, rooming patients, vaccine admin and MyChart), Professional and Friendly.

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hoursPerDay 8

hoursPerWeek 40

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departmentName IM North Section 1

jobCategory -Clinical-Allied

Languages en (Speak, Write, Read)