Medical Assistant - Fort Wayne, United States - Cataract & Laser Institute

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant serves as support personnel following regulations for the practice of Medical Assistants including assisting with patient admissions, patient procedures, care and maintenance of procedural instrumentation, discharging patients, chart preparation, medical records, medication
administration, assisting providers and other personnel as needed, and other collateral duties.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Hourly wage of $18 - $22 based on experience
• Employee Referral Program
• Vision Benefits & 401(k)
• No nights, weekends, or holiday shifts

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Provide patient care to individuals in the pre-surgical, operative and recovery periods while under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse; collaborates with medical staff and other departments daily to promote coordination of patient care.

•Provide support to nursing staff: transport of the patient, housekeeping duties associated with changeover of pre-surgical, operating room, and post-surgical areas including linen changes and disinfection processes.

•Provide administrative support to the ASC: clerical duties to include but not limited to assisting with chart maintenance/scanning, data entry, copying, dictations, phone calls, inventory, and supply restocking.

•Ensure quality of care by adhering to compliance standards; following ASC philosophies and standards of care set by state board of licensure and other governing agency regulations.

•Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.

•Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, calling for assistance from health care support personnel.

•Protect patients and staff by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

•Maintain compliance with the organization's confidentiality policy in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

•Monitor ASC processes to ensure compliance with the organization's policies and with the guidelines set by relevant regulatory agencies.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

•High School Diploma or GED.

•Current certification in Basic Life Support is required.

•Current certification from an accredited medical assisting program, ie. CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA.

COMPETENCIES:

•Judgment and decision-making

•Critical Thinking; Problem-solving skills

•Adaptability

•Caring practices

•Collaboration; Teamwork

•Communication skills

•Professionalism

•Attention to detail; organized

•Stress tolerance

•Initiative

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines):

•Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.

•Physical requirements: Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

•The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity.

•The worker may be exposed to the following hazards:

• Anesthesia gases/agents
• Blood and Bloodborne pathogens
• Communicable diseases
• Hazardous waste
• Moving parts of equipment
• Sharp objects