72 Medical Assistant - Ortho - Jackson - Full Time - Days Jobs in Jackson, MI
Henry Ford Health System is Hiring a Medical Assistant - Ortho - Jackson - Full Time - Days Near Jackson, MI
NEW PAYRATES!
**$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS**
GENERALSUMMARY:
Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, the Medical Assistantperforms a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality andcompassionate care provided to patients. These duties may include but are not limitedtothegreetingandescorting ofpatientsto theexamroom,obtainingmedicalhistories,the measurement and recording of vital signs, preparing patients for anexamination/procedure,andassistingtheproviderduringtheexamination/procedure.
PRINCIPLEDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES(PleaseNote:Thefollowingduties&responsibilitiesmay notapply toallambulatory areas):
PatientCare:
1.Performinitial-responsescreeningfollowingprotocolsapprovedbysupervisingprovider.
2.Escortpatienttoroomandpreparespatientforexamination,procedure,andtreatment.
3.Obtainvitalsignsandrecord intheelectronichealth record(EHR).
4.Obtainandrecordpatienthistoryemployingcriticalthinkingskills.
5.Preparefor,setupandassistwithexaminations,procedures,andtreatmentsperprotocols,policies, andprocedures.
6.Prepare,administer,anddocumentoral,parenteralmedicationsandimmunizationsas ordered by the supervising provider. Consistently follows the six rights ofmedication administration. Maintains accurate immunization and medicationadministrationrecords.
7.DocumentcareprovidedduringpatientvisitinEHR.
8.Recognizeandrespondtoemergencies.
9.Actively monitors & respond timely to patient requests via telephone encounter, InBasketmessageand/orMyChartaccordingtoidentifiedtimeframesanddocumentsresponsesin the EHR.
10.Entermedication,radiology,andlabordersintheelectronichealthrecordforprovidersignoff.
11.Dischargepatientprovidingaftervisitinstructionstopatientand/orcaregiverasdirectedbythe provider.
12.Entermedicationrefill/requestperdepartmentguidelines.
Diagnostic:
1.Collectandprocessspecimens.
2.PerformCLIA-waivedtests.
3.Performelectrocardiography,respiratoryandothertestingbasedondepartmentneeds.
4.Performphlebotomy,includingvenipunctureandcapillarypuncture.
Consultation:
1.Serveasa liaisonbetweenpatientsandmedicalstaffintheeventofproblemsorcomplaints.
2.Schedule,coordinate,andmonitorappointments.
3.Scheduleoutpatientprocedures.
4.Applythirdpartyandmanagedcarepolicies,procedures,andguidelines.
5.Obtaininsurancepre-authorizations.
6.Entersreferralsforprovidersignoff.
QualityAssurance:
1.Participateindepartmental/divisionalQualityAssessmentandQualityImprovementPrograms.
2.PracticeStandardPrecautions,includinghandwashinganddisposalofbiohazardousmaterials.
3.Applyprinciplesofasepticandsteriletechnique.
4.Cleaninstrumentsandequipmentperpoliciesandprocedures.
5.ComplywithallHFHSanddepartmentalspecificsafetystandards.
6.Maintaincompliancewithregulatorystandardsregardingpractice,environment,anddocumentation.
Instruction:
1.Functionasahealthcareadvocatetomeetindividual'sneeds.
2.Educateindividualsinofficepoliciesandprocedures.
3.Educate the patient within the scope of practice and as directed by supervisingphysicianinhealthmaintenance,diseaseprevention,andcompliancewithpatient'streatmentplan.
4.Identifycommunityresourcesforhealthmaintenanceanddiseasepreventiontomeetindividual patient needs.
Other:
1.Upholdgoals,policies,procedures,andexpectationsofHenryFordHealth.
2.Supportthemission,vision,andvaluesofHenryFordHealth.
3.Maintainexamination/treatmentrooms,includinginventoryofsuppliesandequipment.
4.MaintaincoreandapplicablespecialtycompetenciesasdefinedbyHenryFordHealth.
5.Otherdutiesasassignedwithinscopeofpractice.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCEREQUIRED:
*HighschooldiplomaorG.E.D.equivalent.
*Basiccomputerknowledgeandkeyboardingskillspreferred.
*Abilitytoperformawidevarietyofclinicalskillsasrelatedtoambulatorypatientcarepreferred.
*Abilitytoproblem-solvepreferred.
*Possesseffectiveinterpersonalandcommunicationskillspreferred.
*EPIC(ElectronicMedicalRecord)experiencepreferred.
*Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from the AmericanAssociationofMedicalAssistants(AAMA/CMA),AmericanMedicalTechnologists(RMA), National Health Career Associations Certified Clinical Medical Assistant(CCMA), and National Center for Competency Testing National Certified MedicalAssistant(NCMA)preferred.
AdditionalRequirements:
*GraduateofaMedicalAssistantprogram withcompletionofaformalclinicalexternship(160hourminimum).
OR
*Graduate from a Medical Assistant program without completion of a clinicalexternshipbutwithaminimumone-yearexperienceinclinicalmedicalassistingwithinthe pastfive (5)years.
OR
*CurrentProfessionallyRecognizedMedicalAssistantCertificationwithaminimumoffive(5)years ofexperience in clinicalmedicalassisting.
OR
*LicensedPracticalNurse(LPN).OR
*LicensedParamedic/EmergencyMedicalTechnician(EMT)withatleastone-yearclinicalexperiencein clinicalmedicalsettingwithinthe pastfive(5)years.
OR
*Militarytrainedmedicalpersonnelwithatleastone-yearclinicalexperienceinclinicalmedical setting within thepast five(5)years.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Job Summary
Full Time
Hospital
$74k-84k (estimate)
06/02/2023
05/28/2024
henryford.com
DETROIT, MI
15,000 - 50,000
1899
Private
WRIGHT LASSITER III
$5B - $10B
Hospital
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About Henry Ford Health System
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