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PRN Certified Medical Assistant - Float

PRN Certified Medical Assistant - Float

Tryon Medical PartnersCharlotte, NC, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - PRN Float   General Job Summary :

  • Position is responsible for performing duties in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and logistical tasks.     (Regulatory Notes : Medical assistants must adhere to the MA scope of practice.   Medical Assistants must protect patients’ health information for confidentiality, authorized access for treatment and data security.) (This is a PRN position that will support our float team as needed between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.  Some travel to different charlotte offices is required.  All locations are listed on our website, https : / / www.tryonmed.com / locations / ) Primary Job Responsibilities / Tasks may include, but not limited to :   Patient care responsibilities include : Escort patients to exam rooms / procedure room, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, collect patient history; perform screenings per provider guidelines , other physical examination preparations and document all information in patient’s chart .
  • Assist patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens .
  • Perform nursing procedures under supervision of physician or physician assistant .
  • Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms .
  • Give instructions to patients / families as instructed by physician or physician assistant .
  • Serves as the first point of response to patient care related telephone calls and messages.
  • Takes telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient / physician / pharmacy calls per Physician / ACP direction.
  • Collect information and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and physician assistants.

Clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes except IV’s including injections; Assists with minor surgery including surgical tray set-up pre / post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal.

  • Administers injections .
  • Instructs patients with assistive devices, body mechanics, and home care; Initiate laboratory procedures in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; Capillary punctures and venipunctures; Specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum; Initiates electrocardiography testing including mounting.
  • Schedules appointments and referrals.  Follows-up to insure completion of physician orders.
  • Medication refills.
  • Lab reconciliation.
  • Complete forms and prior authorizations for medications.
  • Monitor and check assigned Athena boxes and other assigned boxes for coverage.
  • Work at different Tryon office locations as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Clerical responsibilities include :

  • Assembles patients’ health information including patient symptoms and medical history, exam results, X-ray reports, lab tests, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
  • Ensures all related reports, labs and information is available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment.
  • Reviews to ensure all forms are completed, properly identified, and signed and that all necessary information in the EHR.
  • Communicates as needed with physicians and other health care professionals to clarify diagnoses or obtain additional information.
  • Obtains and sends patient medical records to support seamless care delivery.
  • Ensure that records are sent within one work day of chart completion to all physicians involved in a patient’s care.
  • Obtains lab / X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; Completes forms / requisitions as needed; Schedules physician and ancillary appointments; Updates charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
  • Alerts physician when chart is incomplete or is has not been completed within established time standards.

    • Environmental / logistical responsibilities include :

  • Checks schedules and organizes patient flow; Sets up instruments and equipment according to department protocols; Cleans exam / procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; Performs Medical / surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; Cleans sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeps appropriate records; Keeps exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, orders, sorts, and stores supplies; Completes biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; Maintains all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.) Requirements : Education : High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program (CAAHEP or ABHES).
  • Medical Assistant certification preferred.
  • Maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification.
  • Completion of Hepatitis B Vaccine and Flu Vaccine Form will be required.  Candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
  • Completion of TB test will be required.

    • Experience :

  • Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and / or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office.
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG).
  • Vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection.
  • E.H.R. utilization.

    • Serving customers in person and on the phone Physical Requirements :

  • Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
  • Must be able to lift and support weight of 35 pounds.
  • Ability to concentrate on details.
  • Use of computer for long periods of time.
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