Medical Assistant
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Job Location:
Portsmouth, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
This is a position for a Medical Assistant with the Department of Family Medicine. Under direct supervision this position will assist with clinical duties and provide direct patient care including taking vitals administering meds/treatments assisting physicians doing wound care patient education documentation and coordinating care labs and follow-ups in a fast-paced office.
Responsibilities
- Triage incoming patients by obtaining vital signs following standing triage orders reconcile medication list reconcile allergies make sure immunizations are up to date and prepare patient for the visit.
- Completes delegated tasks from the current and prior day i.e.: patient messages prescription refills lab results referrals home health agency requests medication prior authorizations patient forms and physician follow-up. All tasks must be reviewed addressed and marked appropriately before the close of each business day.
- Assist physicians with examinations minor surgeries diagnostic procedures and treatments. Provide basic patient care and education as directed by provider and standing orders.
- Coordinates services with specialists i.e.: radiation oncology pulmonology endocrinology nutritional counseling or social services consultation. Documents all correspondence and interventions in the electronic health record.
- Maintains current inventory of medical and office supplies Cleans sterilizes and maintains used instrumentation per department protocol.
- Medical Assistants are required to fill in for other clinical staff during vacations and illness and perform other duties as assigned by providers or supervisors at both sites.
- The successful candidate in this role shall respond to questions from patients family members faculty/residents other health care providers in a timely and professional manner. Patient inquiries should be answered on the same day they are received before leaving for the day. If patient is not home at the first attempt a notation should be made in the medical record. All patient conversations must be documented in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in all staff meetings education lectures and quality improvement activities.
- Follow EVMS Medical Group protocols related to infection control environmental safety and patient confidentiality. Complete annual recertification for Blood Borne Pathogens HIPAA Compliance Training Respiratory FIT and IT Policy. Maintain current CPR certification and any updates relating to M.A. Certification.
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a Medical assistant program (or equivalent military training) and certification (CMA CCMA or RMA) is required or ability to obtain certification within the first 90-days of employment. Must complete a Basic Life Support (BLS) class and re-certify every 2 years.
- Previous medical office experience with relevant functions in a doctors office preferred. Must have some working knowledge of computers.
- Detail oriented self-motivated and possess excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication skills ability to overcome obstacles through problem solving and show empathy and understanding for patients and colleagues.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
About Company
Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) offers medical degrees, residencies, and specialty programs in areas such as art therapy and clinical embryology. The community-oriented school does not have a teaching hospital but rather partners with about 10 regional hospitals and clinics. It ... View more
