MEDICAL ASSISTANT - PRIMARY CARE

Description

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Job Summary / Overall Objectives

The Medical Assistant performs basic direct patient care activities, such as lab tests, treatments, and medication / immunization administration. These are performed under the direction of the Nurse and / or the physician in preparation for the patient's examination and treatment. The incumbent carries out clerical activities, quality control activities, performance improvement initiatives, etc. in support of the physician practice as assigned. This position also serves as a resource for the clerical / clinical staff in the practice.

Essential Job Functions

Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital / physician practices policies, procedures, and protocols.

Assist to collects patient healthcare data, including VS, weight, chief complaint and pain assessment as directed.

Complete patient care treatments and testing as ordered.

Comply with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation.

Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.

Communicate pertinent information of actual or potential problems to the physician or nurse.

Perform clerical functions in support of patient care and office functions.

Answer telephone calls, taking accurate messages and relaying them to the appropriate staff.

Obtain and verify accurate patient demographic and insurance information entering it into the billing system.

Accurately enter codes, based on diagnosis given, and enters codes and charges into billing system.

Complete forms and letters necessary for continued patient care.

Provide for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practice policies.

Label all patient specimens with identifiers per policy.

Adhere to infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.

Assist in continuous survey readiness or inspections and surveys.

Perform all quality control, monitoring functions and reports out of range information immediately to supervisor.

Consistently practice National Patient Safety Goals.

Knowledge of and / or ability to schedule surgery, procedures, and testing for patients.

Exit counseling which includes education, scheduling of testing and providing patients with necessary information.

Prepare charts for clinic sessions and obtain vital signs and weight.

Perform control studies and completes logbooks according to policy.

Perform phlebotomy procedures, reads the test results, and documents accordingly.

Prepare the exam rooms and stocks supplies daily.

Provide pre- and post-examination education and counseling.

Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications / Experience

High School Diploma, GED or next level of higher education.

Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.

Strong ability to communicate complex and / or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

Previous outpatient office experience

Successful completion of Medical Assistant program or experience as a Medical Assistant for one (1) year OR Certified EMT / Paramedic under the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

License, Certification & Clearances

Act 33 with renewal

Act 34 with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance

Northern Market : Family & Friends

Southern Market : Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).

Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic : goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

Extreme Cold

Heights

Confined Spaces

Extreme Noise(>

85dB)

Mechanical Hazards

Use of Vibrating Tools

Operates Vehicle (company)

Operates Heavy Equipment

Use of Lifting / Transfer Devices

Rotates All Shifts

8 Hours Shifts

10-12 Hours Shifts

On-Call

Overtime(+8 / hrs / shift; 40 / hrs / wk)

Travel Between Sites

Direct Patient Care

Respirator Protective Equipment

Eye Protection

Head Protection (hard hat)

Hearing Protection

Hand Protection

Feet, Toe Protection

Body Protection

Latex Exposure

Solvent Exposure

Paint (direct use) Exposure

Dust (sanding) Exposure

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

Blood / Body Fluid Exposure

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

Mist Exposure

Wax Stripper (direct use)

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Laser Exposure

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

Sitting

Walking

Climbing Stairs

Climbing Ladders

Standing

Kneeling

Squatting (Crouching)

Twisting / Turning

Keyboard / Computer Operation

Gross Grasp

Fine Finger Manipulation

Hand / Arm Coordination

Pushing / Pulling(lbs. of force)

Carry

Transfer / Push / Pull Patients

Seeing Near w / Acuity

Feeling (Sensation)

Color Vision

Hearing Clearly

Pulling / Pushing Objects Overhead

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

Reaching Forward

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

20#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

20#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

5#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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