Certified Medical Assistant - Franconia, United States - Littleton Hospital Association

Description

We are looking to hire a certified medical assistant, LPN, RN, or LNA in our busy, multi location orthopedic practice. This position will require travel to our Littleton and Franconia offices.

DEPARTMENT: THE ALPINE CLINIC - ORTHOPEDICS Littleton and Franconia

JOB TITLE: MEDICAL ASSISTANT / CMA/ RMA/ LNA/ LPN/ RN

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

POSITION STANDARDS:

• High school diploma with one year of medical practice experience preferred.

• Must act in a professional and courteous manner with the public, patients, co-workers, and providers at all times.

• Experience with computer applications required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills required.

• Critical thinking skills a must.

• Detail oriented with the ability to multitask.

• Assist with patient inquiries.

SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

NOTE: Medical Assistants function under the provider's license.

• Perform selected clinical and administrative duties.
• Assist providers in preparing for patient visit.
• Administer injections as instructed by provider.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Take patient histories and vital signs, specimen collection and analysis.
• Change dressings and assist with wound care.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Maintain adequate level of supplies and equipment needed for patient care.
• Remove sutures and castings.
• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Prepare and complete patient referrals
• Obtain pre-certifications
• Call or fax prescriptions, under provider's direction.
• Maintain patient files, records and other information in accordance with hospital standards.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Adhere to hospital, department and compliance policies, procedures, regulations and laws (OSHA, DEA, CLIA, etc.).
• Act in a professional and courteous manner with the public, patients, families and coworkers at all times
• Assist the providers with the administrative aspects of their position to ensure the efficient operation of the office on a day to day basis.
• Maintain confidentiality of peers, medical staff and all patient information.
• Maintain provider appointment scheduling and any changes to their schedules.
• Implement physician orders under physician direction and notify patients of results as directed by physician.
• All other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Practice Manager

SUPERVISES: None

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS: Patients, office staff, providers, hospital personnel, pharmaceutical representatives, nursing home personnel

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience/Specialized Skills:
• One year of medical practice experience preferred

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma
• Preferred Certification/Registration: BLS required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• See Physical Demands worksheet

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.