Description

Physician Practice Management | Cape Girardeau, MO |

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height
• Assist patients to the examination rooms and prepare them for the provider
• Record patient’s medical history, perform and records patient’s vital statistics and information such as test results in their medical records
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by a provider; only after the incumbent successfully completes the medication administration exam during orientation
• Collect tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and provider instructions to patients
• Help providers during patient exams and treatments, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as dressing changes, suture removal and gynecological exam set up
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping rooms neat, clean and stocked with supplies
• Assist patients needing ambulatory assistance as necessary
• Dispose of contaminated supplies and bio-hazardous waste according to hospital policy
• Operate equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
• Stock supplies in exam rooms
• Manages multi-line phone system and documents phone calls and problems in the EMR. Directly communicates all patient problems with the provider
• Assist and perform diagnostic procedures and treatments as ordered (point of care of testing, electrocardiograms, and assisting with minor surgical procedures)
• Obtain insurance pre-certifications for procedures
• Assure safe patient care by following and adhering to CMS, Meaningful Use, Joint Commission and Hospital policy and procedures in all daily practices
• Assists with entering billing, collections and insurance claim data
• Make appointments for tests or referrals to other medical specialists
• Schedules appointments using the computer system
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department electronic medical records
• Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs in the electronic medical record system
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; participating in team problem-solving methods
• Will operate other office automation equipment (i.e. scanner, fax, printer and copier)
• Prepares and maintains medical records and completes clinic prep. Charting in the electronic medical record as necessary
• The Medical Assistant shall be responsible for compliance of TJC and office practice standards
• Perform other job duties as requested by the Provider, Nurse or Office Manager and/or possibly be assigned to other local/satellite clinical locations as needed
• Transmitting prescription refills per organizational policy
• The Medical Assistant may also be trained to set up and assist the provider with the following if applicable to their clinic: Immunizations – after successful completion of medication administration exam; Injections; Circumcisions; Trigger point injections; Joint Injections/Aspirations; Biopsies; Excision & Drainage; Incision and Debridement (I & D); Ingrown Toenail Removal; Abscess removal; Mole/Wart removal – use of liquid nitrogen; Suture / Staple placement / removal; Lab draws; UA capture; Throat culture / swab; Pap / Pelvic set up; Gynecologic exams and procedures; Electrocardiogram (EKG); Hemorrhoid Banding; Solesta Treatment; DOT Drug Collection; Breath Alcohol Testing; Conditional Employment Assessments; Obtains wound measurements and photos; documents appropriately; Performs wound dressing changes
• Any other duties as needed to drive to the Vision, fulfill the Mission and abide by the Values of the organization

• H.S. Diploma required
• CMA - Certified Or Registered Medical Assistant Upon Hire required
• BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire required