Medical Assistant

Caring For the Community You Love

Choose a career to make a difference in peoples lives every day choose Fisher-Titus!

Perks of working at Fisher-Titus:

• Hours of Work-Full time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage 401K match paid time off tuition assistance and more!
• Shift Weekend & PRN differential

About Fisher-Titus:

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County areas 70000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab imaging and physical rehabilitation.

Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community

Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promoteslifelong health and wellness for our community

General Summary:

Under the supervision of the Physician/Provider assists in minor office procedures and injections performs patient intake assessments discharges patients from clinic and procedures educates patient on procedures and medication changes as well as new medications. Manages message center including taking phone calls off voicemail and entering them into EHR accessing OARRS reports for clinic visits and for use with prescription proposals. Is able to calculate medication due dates based on OARRS reports and patient plan of care as established by physician/provider.

Education Licensure Registration and Experience:

High School graduate or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

Knowledge of office procedures and equipment

Experience in giving injections

Typing and medical terminology experience required

CPR certification required

Prior Authorization and Precertification experience preferred

Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status and needs and to provide the care needed as described in the areas policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

Assist Physician/Provider with patient care as required.

Maintain patient records and prepare necessary forms for billing prior authorization of meds if indicated.

Answer telephone calls and places calls as directed.

Documents all messages.

Is able to know understand and follow directions as given by the Physician/Provider.

Stocking supplies and completing form for needed equipment and supplies.

Conducts vital signs EKGs and pain assessment. Reviews H&P and MAR.

Schedules patient visits and assists with charts.

Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the areas policies and procedures.

Practices effective communication skills.

Demonstrates responsibility and accountability as their profession practice and job dictates.

Conducts all work activities with respect for the rights and wishes of patients visitors families and fellow employees including the maintenance of a pleasant quiet environment as observed by the manager.

Displays a positive attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program in place.

Working Conditions:

Stand/Walk 6-8 hours

Sit 1-2hours

Bend up to 1/3 of time

Squat up to 1/3 of time

Climb up to 1/3 of time
Reach up to 1/3 of time

Lift - up to 1/3 of time

Carry up to 1/3 of time

Push up to 1/3 of time

Pull up to 1/3 of time

Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

Right Foot - Gross Motor Function

Left Foot - Gross Motor Function

Up to 25 pounds 1/3 or more of the time
Body Fluid Exposure - Yes

Standards of Employment:

Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.

Appearance is professional neat clean and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photoidentification badge while on duty.

Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times as observed by peers and management.

Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.

Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.

Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

Core Requirements:

Supports the mission vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.

Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe secure environment.

Supports cooperates with and implements specific procedures and programs for:

1. Safety including universal precautions and safe work practices established fire/safety/disaster plans risk management and security report and/or correct unsafe working conditions equipment repair and maintenance needs.

1. Confidentiality of all data including patient employee and operations data.

1. Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

1. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

Key Service Behavior:

Communicates with Compassion - Every patient Every time

• Engages in active listening skills
• Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
• Uses key words at key times
• Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques

Demonstrates Service Etiquette - Every patient Every time

• Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
• Demonstrates a calm positive attitude through tone and body language
• Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
• Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
• Assesses and manages patients expectations of care

Commitment to Safety - Every patient Every time

• Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
• Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something say something

Delivering High Quality Care - Every patient Every time

• Commits to efficient effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
• Engages in practices that will continually improve processes

Required Experience:

Junior IC