Job Type:
RegularScheduled Hours:
40Job Summary:
Reports to the Practice Manager or Team Leader, the Medical Assistant provides clinical support to the physician and mid-level providers. The Medical Assistant provides instructions to patients as directed by the providers. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for compliance with all OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA regulations and ensuring completion of all duties vital to business operations.Job Description:
BENEFITS:
- No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends. Exceptions include Urgent Care and After Hours Clinics
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 403b with Match
- Opportunity for Career Growth
Pay Range: $19.19 - $22.07 (75th percentile of pay range)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patients chart.
2. Document the appropriate patient history in patients chart.
3. Provide clear direction to the patient, address patient concerns about the exam and document appropriately in-patient chart.
4. Prepare the patient for the exam.
5. Assist the provider(s) during the examination.
6. Perform nursing procedures under the supervision of the providers.
7. Provide instructions to patient under direction of the provider(s).
8. Collecting/preparing laboratory specimens and performing basic laboratory tests.
9. Preparing and administering medications as directed by the provider.
10. Ensure all information is complete and accurate in-patient chart.
11. Ensure completion of all forms vital to the revenue cycle (i.e. verification/clarification of orders, waivers for non-covered services, encounter form)
12. Maintain adequate level of supplies in exam rooms and workstation.
13. Clean and disinfect exam rooms.
14. Perform cleaning, maintenance, and/or sterilization of equipment and instruments. Report malfunction of equipment to appropriate supervisor.
15. OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA compliance.
16. Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)
17. Assist with completion of patient requests.
18. Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/provider/pharmacy calls.
19. Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
20. Completion of referral process/outpatient test scheduling, and precertification.
21. Timely and accurate filing/distribution of all patient information.
22. Interact with Central Billing Office as needed to resolve patient issues.
23. If working as a scribe, will follow guidelines for scribing as described in the Scribe policy.
24. Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Practice Manager.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
1. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
2. Ability to learn other computer skills.
3. Must have good organizational skills and work professionally with doctors, hospital administration and management, SEP employees and the public.
4. Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team-based decision-making culture.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently resulting in effective outcomes and on-time performance.
6. Experience in planning and coordinating multi-disciplinary communications strategies, strategic initiatives, and events.
7. Must respond and follow through to requests from customers promptly.
8. Must work carefully and precisely with attention to detail.
9. Must utilize resources wisely.
10. Performs duties willingly and with initiative. Shares necessary information so co-workers can do the same.
11. Cooperates with other departments and work groups.
OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
N/A
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
An approved credential, such as the CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA, EMT or Athletic Training Certification required within 90 days of employment or eligibility.
EDUCATION:
Minimum: H.S. Diploma/GED
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
2 years of MA, EMT, Athletic Trainer or other allied health experience
OR 1 year of MA experience with SEP
FLSA Status:
Non-ExemptRight Career. Right Here. If you have a passion for taking care of the community and are interested in Healthcare, you will take pride in the level of care we provide at St. Elizabeth. We take care of patients and each other.
