Medical Assistant
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Job Location:
Winnsboro, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION: MEDICAL ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT: NEPHROLOGY
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
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JOB SUMMARY:
Provides clinical and administrative support under the direction of physicians nurse practitioners and nursing supervisors.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible to the Rural Health Clinic Director
Positions Directly Supervised: None
Regular Contact with all Rural Health Clinic personnel Physicians and the public.
MISSION STATEMENT:
As an integral part of our community Franklin Medical Centers mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate capable and personalized treatment to our patients and their families always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training:
High School diploma or equivalent is required. Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or experience as a Medical/Clinical Assistant is required. A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is preferred. Current BLS certification or completion within 90 days of employment.
Work Experience:
One (1) year of experience as a Medical Assistant/Clinical Assistant is preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
Physical Requirements:
DEPARTMENT: NEPHROLOGY
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
Please read this job description carefully to ensure that you understand its contents the job requirements and expectations before signing this document.
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides clinical and administrative support under the direction of physicians nurse practitioners and nursing supervisors.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible to the Rural Health Clinic Director
Positions Directly Supervised: None
Regular Contact with all Rural Health Clinic personnel Physicians and the public.
MISSION STATEMENT:
As an integral part of our community Franklin Medical Centers mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate capable and personalized treatment to our patients and their families always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Greets patients in a polite prompt helpful and professional manner and provides any necessary instructions/directions
- Assists with clerical activities related to patient registration appointment scheduling patient intake data verification office communications and filing/scanning of patient records
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patients recording medical history and confirming purpose of visit
- Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure weight and temperature; and reporting patient history summary
- Assists healthcare providers with exams procedures and patient care as directed
- Performs routine clinical tasks such as applying bandages dressings and splints; and obtaining specimens as ordered by the healthcare provider
- Obtains specimens using proper technique and following policy and procedure for labeling
- Responds to patient inquiries and provide assistance by phone within scope of practice
- Assist with patient outreach for lab results chronic disease follow-up and preventative-care reminders
- Assists in maintaining a clean organized and sanitary front desk and waiting area to ensure a safe professional and welcoming environment for patients and staff
- Maintains safe secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
- Prepares and sanitize patient rooms to uphold hygiene standards and prevent infection
- Assists in inventory management to support efficient patient care and clinic workflow
- Performs routine preventative maintenance on clinic equipment to support patient care
- Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions defective equipment etc. to the supervisor immediately
- Serves and protects the facility by adhering to professional standards facility policies and procedures; and federal state and local requirements.
- Accurately document patient information and clinical activities in the Electronic Health Record system
- Maintains patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training:
High School diploma or equivalent is required. Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or experience as a Medical/Clinical Assistant is required. A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is preferred. Current BLS certification or completion within 90 days of employment.
Work Experience:
One (1) year of experience as a Medical Assistant/Clinical Assistant is preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
- Interpersonal skills and compassion
- Analyzing information critical thinking and problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Basic computer skills
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to move about the office and facility to perform job functions and provide services as well as access various departments and patient care areas
- May remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time at a desk
- Perform manual dexterity tasks such as taking vital signs applying dressings utilizing medical equipment etc.
- Frequent use of hands wrists and fingers to operate a computer keyboard mouse telephone etc.
- Constantly position self such as bending stooping etc. to maintain and access office and medical equipment and provide patient care.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced stressful environment
- Operates a computer office and patient care machinery
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients visitors coworkers etc. via phone in person including the ability to clearly discern and respond to verbal inquiries and exchange accurate information through conversation
- Visual acuity sufficient to read printed documents computer screens and handwritten materials
- Frequently move boxes equipment etc. weighing up to 20 pounds across the office for various needs.
- Frequently assist with pushing pulling lifting transferring or repositioning patients up to 50 lbs
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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