Medical Assistant 1 Urgent Care Occupational Medicine

Description

The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients measures vital signs (i.e. pulse rate temperature blood pressure weight and height) and records information on patients charts. May serve as a preceptor for clinical staff. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Coordinates patient flow schedules appointments procedures tests and referrals. Works under close supervision.

Responsibilities

Care

identifies patient by requesting patient name DOB prior to any patient interactions.

confidentiality of protected patient health information by utilizing safe business practices that support HIPAA regulations.

and documents patient visit notes accurately which may include but not limited to the chief complaint past medical and surgical history family history vital signs immunizations allergies medications nutrition and health and wellness issues as directed by physician practice and organizational processes.

and safely administers and documents waived testing under the direct supervision of physician.

stocks and cleans exam rooms and maintains supplies and equipment for patient care.

and administers medications according to physician / physician assistant orders and organizational policies and procedures.

the physician with minor surgical procedures and follows appropriate procedures for obtaining handling and processing specimens and cultures.

basic clinical care measures to all age groups per clinical skills checklist.

of Care

patient flow to ensure physician efficiency includes managing the patient schedule and wait times.

patient and / or family regarding diagnostic procedures medications nutrition and health / wellness issues using pre-approved forms and information.

and sends requested patient health information to authorized individuals in a timely fashion in accordance with HIPAA regulations and organizational policies and procedures.

are notified of test results changes in medications and other alteration in treatment plan as instructed by practitioner within 48 hours of test results.

prescriptions are called into the appropriate pharmacy as ordered by the physician / practitioner per organizational policies.

testing as ordered by the physician / practitioner is effectively coordinated and communicated with other healthcare providers regarding patient care per organizational policies and procedures.

to questions and concerns from patients and / or family in an appropriate manner.

and adheres to corporate compliance procedures accrediting bodies standards and the ethical and religious directives when providing care.

and aware of potential chemical hazards and how to access MSDS information. Understands the correct and prompt actions to take during emergency situations and able to document such events in the electronic safety system timely and effectively.

in quality improvement initiatives including but not limited to gathering and trending data and actively supporting process changes that foster improved quality of care and process.

and adheres to all policies and procedures and follow all safety quality assurance and infection control standards.

all equipment supplies facilities and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operaitons and the provision of high quality health care services

personal responsibilities for continuing education and professional development.

Duties as Assigned

initiative and actively seeks out ways to assist in the overall operations of the practice to include assisting in clerical duties as needed.

the practice efforts including but not limited to the annual Flu Clinic job-site projects community health events.

assists with clerical duties such as answering phones filing and preparing charts checking in / out referrals maintaining referral database verifying and confirming benefits coordinating paperwork for patient needs such as FMLA or back to work / school messages.

Qualifications

Required Experience

Completion of a medical assistant program or 1 year experience in a clinical capacity

Required Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Special Skills

Computer literate; skilled in use of Microsoft outlook electronic health records and other software programs.

Required Licensure

BLS Certification

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