Medical Assistant - Women's Imaging Center Portsmouth

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Womens Imaging Center Portsmouth

Hours:

Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

No weekends No Holidays

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Medical Assistant Specialized Certified is a multiskilled clinical professional possessing a Medical Assisting certification/credential as well as a specialized certification licensure or credential that is directly within the scope of the Medical Assistants current practice and in alignment with the standards of excellence and quality. Under the direction of the practice supervisor the Medical Assistant Specialized contributes to the completion of the patients visit(including but not limited to respirations blood pressure pulse oximetry height weight and temperature) documents patient/family needs participates in planning and implementing care for patients and administers ordered medications (oral injection topically etc.) within the Medical Assisting and specialty scope and state guidelines. Within state guidelines organizational policies and procedures and scope of practice provides indirect and/or direct patient care performs procedures tests and/or advanced Medical Assisting or specialty duties under the provider of the physician/Advanced Practice Clinician.

Essential Job Functions
Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the Medical Assistant role.
Identifies significant changes in patient condition through data collection and reports them to the provider.
Maintains clinical and administrative skills per the departmental competency guidelines to meet patient care and daily operational needs.
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Travels to other facilities for providers or adjusts hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the practice manager as needed.
Assists patient and provider with virtual health visits which may include setting up the visit through appropriate platform precharting the virtual visit prior to the scheduled appointment contacting the patient to ensure preparedness for the virtual visit troubleshooting virtual visit issues when needed obtaining chief complaint and health maintenance checks medication review and other relevant patient details prior to the actual virtual visit.
May perform front desk workflows (i.e. My Chart requests patient registration scheduling phone triage cash handling and checkin/checkout).
Prepares room and instruments for use during exam or procedure.
Assists provider with wide variety of patient care procedures and tests (i.e. collect label and processes specimens; perform pointofcare laboratory tests)
Counsel patients by transmitting physicians orders and questions about health condition procedure etc.
Ensure safety checklists/quality control are completed as required.
Collaborates with Practice Manager to develop operational strategies and process improvement for the practice.
Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions.
Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician or Advanced Practice Clinician.
Competency guidelines for the Medical Assistant Specialized Certified/Credentialed will encompass the same guidelines as a Medical Assistant Certified but additionally within the complex processes procedures and tasks as dictated by the specialized certification.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required):

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA); National Association for Health Professionals National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification an AssessmentBased Recognition in Order Entry (ABROE) is acceptable (not accepted in the state of South Carolina)

BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

At least one specialized certifications as determined by Medical Group System Operational leadership (required):

EKG

Certified EKG Technician National Healthcareer Association

Certified EKG Technician American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists Inc.

Certified EKG Technician American Health Information Management Association

Certified EKG Technician American Certification Agency

Certified EKG Technician American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians

Certified EKG Technician National Council for Continuing Education & Training

EEG

Registered EEG Technician American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists Inc.

Phlebotomy

Certified Phlebotomy Technician Various

Certified Phlebotomy Technician State Issued

Certified Phlebotomy Technician American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Certified Phlebotomy Technician National Credentialing Agency

Certified Phlebotomy Technician Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Education

High School/GED (required)

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant postsecondary education (preferred but required in South Carolina)

Associates Medical Assisting (preferred)

Work Experience
1 year of medical assisting experience in a healthcare setting (preferred)

Training
None

Language

None

Patient Population

Adults (1864 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*
May have periods of constant interruptions
General office environment
Required to car travel to offsite locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 133% 3466% 67100%

Lifting/ Carrying (050 lbs.) x

Lifting/ Carrying (50100 lbs.) x

Push/ Pull (050 lbs.)x

Push/ Pull (50100 lbs.)x

Stoop Kneelx

Crawlingx

Climbingx

Balancex

Bendingx

Work Position

Frequency 0% 133% 3466% 67100%

Sitting x

Walkingx

Standingx

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity far

Acuity near

Hazards

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Skills
Record patients medical history vital statistics or information such as test results in medical records.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs weight and height.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Collect blood tissue or other laboratory specimens log the specimens and prepare them for testing.
Provide authorized prescription and drug refill information for pharmacies as directed by provider.
Explain treatment procedures medications diets or physicians instructions to patients.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Perform general office duties such as answering telephones taking dictation or completing insurance forms.
Successfully completes skills or competency checklists to be able to help physicians examine and treat patients performing such tasks as handing them instruments giving injections removing sutures changing dressings on wounds.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to collaboratively work with patients families and teams within a highvolume environment.
Medical terminology
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Ability to use standard office equipment (i.e. computer copier phone fax machine)

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .