Medical Assistant - Casa Grande, United States - Sun Life Health

Sun Life Health

Verified Company

Casa Grande, United States

4 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Sun Life Health is looking to hire someone like you

Are you looking to become a part of an organization where you can grow not only in your career but as a person? Then Sun Life Health is where you want to be We are delighted to share an exciting opportunity for a Medical Assistant.

Sun Life Health is a healthcare organization of caring people that are guided by our core values of excellence, integrity, inclusion, education, and innovation.

We have been a part of the community since 1976. We make a difference in our patients' lives by searching for talented, passionate people to join our team. Like you

Here at Sun Life Health, you will become a valuable part of our mission, vision, and culture.

Joining us means you will become a part of a collaborative environment, as we encourage new initiatives, fresh ideas, and a passion for community change.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Medical Assistant to work with our providers and ensure our patients are receiving their best quality care.

The following are some of the essential functions you would be responsible for:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Interact with patients and employees in a respectful manner consistent with the mission and values of Sun Life
Identify patient service requirements by establishing rapport with the patient and others while being aware of age specific needs protocols. Exhibit knowledge of growth, development, and age appropriate communication. Ability to assess, provide and interpret age specific data. Ability to involve family or significant other in decisionmaking related to plan of care
Promote teamwork within the facility to improve patient access and patient outcomes to increase the efficiency of the team and the site as a whole
Assists with orientation and training of new hires acting as preceptor
Review and follow up on patient self management goals. Perform patient education activities as directed by provider
Review preventative care needs of the patient and alert the provider. Examples are male or female preventative exams, immunizations and other recommended age related screenings
Ensures previsit information is reviewed and completed
Provide patient preparation and assist the provider as requested. Instruct patients as directed by provider. Implement provider orders promptly and with accuracy
Maintain documentation of patient care services by completing patient and department records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Document procedures, medication, delivery of care, and pertinent information regarding care rendered to the patient. Routine and timely documentation of all core process work activities including, but not limited to, evidencebased chart reviews, patient calls & correspondence
Administers injections to include immunizations and fills out appropriate paperwork for recording purposes
Educate patient on medications and directions for use; or changes made at time of patient appointment. Call in prescription refills as directed by the provider. Support patients and providers in the medication refill process. Notify patients when prescription orders are ready, faxed or submitted to pharmacy. Complete prior authorizations for medications
Answer telephone calls and take messages for the provider and/or return telephone calls to patients, documenting all patient interaction in the patient medical record
Contact patients to report lab test results, change in medication
Contact patient by phone or letter of any no show/missed appointments
Facilitates any patient reports and delivers them to the provider. Provide an effective communication link between patient and medical staff, including relaying messages from providers, gathering information from patients for providers
Process referrals if required (those not processed by referral department) and set up and arrange for patient to receive home health visits
If required or necessary make appointment for the patient for diagnostic procedures and/or with a specialist.
Act as a liaison with the providers, other doctors offices and the hospital
Protect patients and employees by complying with infection control policies and protocols, following medication administration, storage procedures and controlled substance regulations
Maintain Universal precautions and follow all applicable SLFHC procedures regarding infection control and reducing healthcare acquired infections (HAIs). This includes but is not limited to, good handwashing and gloving practices
Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures, and restock supplies
Completes patient care requirements by performing tests and completing other tasks as assigned, i.e. set up rooms, place patient in room, takes patients vital signs, height, weight, pulse ox, oxygen levels, etc. and records them in the chart, prepares patient for examination by the provider, assists with performing EKGs on patient, and assists the provider with patients care
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