- Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patients' chart.
- Document the appropriate patient history in patients' chart.
- Provide clear direction to the patient, address patient concerns about the exam and document appropriately in-patient chart
- Prepare the patient for the exam
- Assist the provider(s) during the examination.
- Perform nursing procedures under the supervision of the providers.
- Provide instructions to patient under direction of the provider(s).
- Collecting/preparing laboratory specimens and performing basic laboratory tests.
- Preparing and administering medications as directed by the provider.
- Ensure all information is complete and accurate in-patient chart.
- Ensure completion of all forms vital to the revenue cycle (i.e. verification/clarification of orders, waivers for non-covered services, encounter form)
- Maintain adequate level of supplies in exam rooms and workstation
- Clean and disinfect exam rooms.
- Perform cleaning, maintenance, and/or sterilization of equipment and instruments. Report malfunction of equipment to appropriate supervisor.
- OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA compliance.
- Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)
- Assist with completion of patient requests.
- Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/provider/pharmacy calls.
- Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
- Completion of referral process/outpatient test scheduling, and precertification.
- Timely and accurate filing/distribution of all patient information.
- Interact with Central Billing Office as needed to resolve patient issues.
- If working as a scribe, will follow guidelines for scribing as described in the Scribe policy.
- Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Practice Manager.
- Obtaining vital signs (manual blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature)
- Assisting providers with exams and procedures
- Administering injections and immunizations
- Performing EKG and other essential laboratory procedures
- Collecting patient samples (fingerstick, throat/nose swabs, urine)
- Answer and triage patient phone calls and questions
- One year of experience as an MA or CNA or other allied health experience
- Completion of an MA Externship
- Completion of SEP MA Internship
- Completion of EMT Certification Program
- Degree in Health or Biological Sciences inclusive of hands-on clinical patient care activities
Medical Assistant - Lawrenceburg, United States - St. Elizabeth Physicians
Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
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. The Medical Assistant is a highly visible position that is always responsible for creating a positive impression with patients, family members, and other visitors to the office.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MA CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requirements vary by practice and could include any or all of the following
EDUCATION:
Minimum: High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Must have one of the following:
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Preferred: An approved credential, such as the CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA or EM