Medical Practice Assistant Womens Health - Chestnut Hill, United States - Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)
Description
MEDICAL PRACTICE ASSISTANT WOMENS HEALTH / BWH CHESTNUT HILL
GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Medical/Practice Assistant (MA/PA) is an integral member of the healthcare team and is accountable for patient care as assigned by a licensed independent provider (
LIP:
MD, NP, PA), a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Registered Nurse (RN).
The MA/PA participates in the direct and indirect care of patients, health maintenance, patient instruction, collaborative planning and rehabilitation as within scope of practice and consistent with his/her education and training.
The Medical/Practice Assistant may be present in secure medication storage areas and are allowed incidental access to medications.Developing relationships with patients, families and colleagues, the MA functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and contributes toward the attainment of important goals for the patient, the practice and the organization.
Additionally, as part of the regular job duties, the MA/PA will provide administrative support to the practice responsible for multiple functions to ensure a smooth and seamless patient experience.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
Participates in prescription management tasks including pending of new prescriptions and renewals requiring LIP approval, prior authorizations and medication reconciliation.
Administrative Duties and Responsibilities:
o Beginning to intermediate knowledge and use of medical terminology.
o Ability to accurately perform vital signs and obtain pertinent health information including but not limited to, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight.
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