Rheumatology Medical Assistant Full Time

Clinical Staff Description and ResponsibilitiesRheumatology DepartmentReports to:Practice AdministratorDescription and Purpose: Managing patient care involves a team of clinical and nonclinical staff interacting with patients and working to achieve patient-centered care. Job descriptions and responsibilities of the care team emphasize a team-based approach to patient care and promote training of team members to meet the highest level of function allowed by state :The job description and responsibilities are defined for Clinical Staff in the Rheumatology department at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic below:Job Title:Rheumatology MAJob Description:To provide guidance and support in Rheumatology Department adhere to all policies and procedures of MMC and meet the needs of patients in a teamwork Conditions:Work is performed in an office setting and involves frequent telephone contact as well as face-to-face communication with patients. Interactions with others in constant and interruptive. There is possible exposure to communicable diseases toxic substances bodily fluids and other conditions common to medical practice. Varied activities including walking bending reaching lifting (up to 30 pounds) stooping assisting patients and sitting for extended periods of time may occur. Also occasional stress from multiple ResponsibilitiesRepresent MMC in a courteous and professional mannerGreet guests and incoming calls in a polite prompt and helpful mannerSet up exam rooms; assist doctor/provider in office exams and performs/assists diagnostic proceduresPerforms chart prep for next day patients assist patients to rooms perform proper intake begin office note and enter requested lab and x-ray orders in the and use of required documentation (Quality Reporting Coding etc)Provide patients with proper education concerning medication and treatmentClean and sterilize exam rooms after use and properly utilize autoclave when flexible when asked to stay past your scheduled work time (as needed) to accommodate the needs of patientsMust complete all Healthstream assignments on timePlan prioritize and organize work load to maintain efficient patient/client operation in the department to include; daily task list completionCommunicates with patients about lab results questions medications symptoms patients of test results as directed by doctor/provider and chart all contact with patientsProcess prescription refill requestsPerform Urine Drug screens when necessaryMaintain necessary stock and inventoryChart all communications with patients call prescriptions to pharmacy as directed by doctor/provider file lab work radiology reports and other documents in patient prior authorizations for medications MRIs etc. and any other patient forms necessary dailyProvide prompt efficient and accurate patient serviceMeet or exceed patient doctor and staff expectations through a cooperative teamwork approachBe at your workstation on time and prepared to start the dayEmail communication is utilized in this department for important messages and updates. Staff members are expected to read emails knowledgeable of and adhere to all HIPAA and OSHA knowledgeable of and adhere to all MMC policies and instruction perform other duties as required or assigned to include; training new staffRequired SkillsExcellent customer service skillsStrong skills in communicating effectively with co-workers providers and patientsAbility to conduct daily functions in an appropriate professional and compassionate mannerAbility to manage/prioritize multiple tasks in an efficient and timely manner; attention to detail and well organizedTeamwork attitudeFlexibility to respond to changing demandsAbility to react calmly and competently in stressful situationsEffectively utilize computer systems and programs that are necessary to complete daily tasksEducation/Experience Requirements-Completion of Medical Assistant educational program or LPN License-Experience preferred but not required-Current CPR certificationMMC Vision Mission and Values:Our vision is to be a leading contributor to community health through participation in programs that promote wellness facilitate diagnosis and enhance treatment of mission is to foster continuous improvement in community health through the delivery of quality accessible medical and surgical care in a cost-effective manner to the residents of Middle values guide our actions as we strive to carry out our mission.-A progressive approach to advances in medicine and changes in the health care delivery system-Responsive to patient and community needs-Collaborative with other physicians hospitals allied health providers and the community in improving health care-Professional ethical and socially responsible-Team-oriented management and leadership-A positive open and responsive work setting*This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties skills and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities knowledge skills abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.