Medical Assistant-UrologyFT 40 hours per week

Job Details

BHMG Medical Care Center - Bristol CT

Full Time

High School

1st Shift (Days)

Description

At Bristol Health we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication Accountability Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise compassion and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health and the Medical Group your choice.

Performs a wide variety of cross-coverage duties to provide clerical and / or clinical support to physician practices including but not limited to patient reception flow and care. Maintains patient electronic records and insures adequate office and medical supplies for assigned areas. Explains policy and procedure and routes patient information. Answers phone calls and assesses as necessary. Works closely with Centralized Appointment Scheduling to assure patient levels are maximized. Provides clinical support as assigned under the direction of the Medical providers.

Assists With Patient Care and Maintains Clinical Areas

• Delivers on-site care for patients under Medical Provider direction
• Assists in the delivery of patient care such as suturing wound care. Debridement etc.
• Assures callbacks to patients under medical direction are in accordance with protocol
• Responsible for restocking exam rooms as necessary with instruments and medical supplies
• Cleans and prepares exam rooms per protocol; sterilizes instruments as necessary
• Monitors and arranges for proper disposal of lab and medical waste / supplies
• Performs quality controls and maintains records for lab equipment / refrigerators
• May be required to float to other areas as required by business needs

Collects Patient Data and Materials When Working in Clinical Capacity

Ensures Specialist Authorization and Certifications Are Completed For All Visits

Performs Administrative Support Duties :

Processes Patient Payments Daily

Qualifications

Educational / Minimum Requirements :

High School Graduate required. Completion of an accredited course of training in Medical Assisting or 1 year of direct patient care experience in a medical or hospital setting is preferred.

Current CPR certification is required prior to employment.

State / Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements :

Must possess current CPR certification prior to employment

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements :

General orientation at time of hire. Fire / Safety / Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital.

Special Requirements :

Demonstrated proficiency in electrocardiographic testing. Must be able to take vital signs knowledgeable in medical terminology anatomy and physiology. Familiarity with medical equipment common to a medical practice.

Physical Requirements :

Bending stooping walking sitting on a daily basis. On feet most of the day. Assists patients in and out of treatment rooms in and out of chairs on and off exam tables. Ability to spend one to four hours / day at computer terminal / personal computer performing data entry analysis. Must be able to hear with sufficient acuity so as to understand routine conversation in person or over telephone. Must possess sufficient visual acuity so as to read use computers and conduct essential job functions in an acceptable manner. Must be able to speak so as to be understood by the average person. Significant documentation and paperwork review requiring extensive visual acuity.

Work Environment :

Medical office setting with direct exposure to patients body fluids possible exposure to blood borne pathogens. High volume of telephone and personal contact with customers. (If performing Radiologic Technologist key job elements will have radiation exposure.)

Cognitive Requirements :

Must be able to triage patients according to need and time requirements. Must possess excellent communication skills. Must provide comprehensive accurate initial assessment to Medical Providers. Must be able to read both routine and technical information with comprehension. Must be able to write so the average person can comprehend. Must be able to perform simple calculations for medication doses physical exams and tests administered. Maintains knowledge of CLIA requirements

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Clinical Laboratory Experience,Athenahealth,Algebra,eClinicalWorks,Primary Care Experience,Phlebotomy,Medical office experience,Vital Signs Experience,Experience Administering Injections,Medical Terminology,Medication Administration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1