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Certified Medical Assistant - Day Shift (FT)
$140k-180k (estimate)
Full Time | Hospital
6 Months Ago
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St. Lukes Hospital is Hiring a Certified Medical Assistant - Day Shift (FT) Near Columbus, NC
Certified Medical Assistant: Foothills Medical- FT Day Shift
St. Luke’s Hospital has a new opportunity for an experienced Certified Medical Assistant at Foothills Medical! Our hospital is one of very few critical access hospitals in the country that earned 5-Stars in patient satisfaction from CMS in 2020 and we need YOU to help us get to the next level! In this role, you will be part of a progressive team dedicated to advancing the goals of the hospital, meeting the needs of our rural community, and providing outstanding care to our patients. At St. Luke’s, we ALL make a difference!.
Essential Functions:
St. Luke’s Hospital has a new opportunity for an experienced Certified Medical Assistant at Foothills Medical! Our hospital is one of very few critical access hospitals in the country that earned 5-Stars in patient satisfaction from CMS in 2020 and we need YOU to help us get to the next level! In this role, you will be part of a progressive team dedicated to advancing the goals of the hospital, meeting the needs of our rural community, and providing outstanding care to our patients. At St. Luke’s, we ALL make a difference!.
Essential Functions:
- Make sure each exam room is clean and fully stocked checking expiration dates when needed. Requesting supplies as necessary.
- Assist with patient flow by getting patients in rooms, prepares patient for physical exam, taking initial history or new problem worksheet.
- Takes and records vital signs any updates to allergy list, reviews and records medication list.
- Also assisting the provider by updating recommendations in the system.
- Backs up and assist teammates when necessary making sure patient care is prompt and accurate.
- Assists or performs wound care, dressing changes, suture removal. Knowledgeable of each procedure performed having necessary equipment and paperwork completed when the provider is ready to begin.
- Draws up meds and preps patients for injection given by the provider.
- Check EMR system and/or encounters for referrals, orders, task and special instruction from the provider.
- Each MA will be responsible for keeping the Clinical Task updated for appropriate provider.
- Will work with patients concerning the patient portal and messages sent to the providers.
- Demonstrates adequate knowledge of normal & abnormal anatomy/physiology of disease entities seen in the Physician office. Using good communication skills either oral or written, listening and customer service skills with patients as well as provider(s).
- Prescription refills are checked and completed on a daily basis.
- These will be through the EMR system, left on Prescription voice mail or printed by the provider.
- Only Controlled Substance prescriptions are to be left at the front desk for the patient to pick up.
- Patients will be notified or instructed to check with their pharmacy of any other action(s) taken.
- Maintains and updates EMR as required by the practice. Not only by internal notes and messages but also by scanning any necessary paperwork.
- Maintain sample medication cabinets, logging any incoming and outgoing medication. Monitor monthly expiration dates and logging results.
- Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner. Also organizes medical supply closets. Making a list of necessary supplies that need to be ordered.
- Collects and ensures proper disposal of medical waste and/or medication(s). Ensures proper disposal of specimens from front desk container and Lab sink every evening.
- Coordinates referrals for EMG studies and other physicians as needed. Notifying the patient and faxing required information to Dr being referred.
- Maintains current Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified EKG Technician and BLS. Also will complete in office certification in Aortic Scan, Holter Monitor, and Pulmonary Function Testing.
- Knowledgeable in performing required station checks and documentations as per policy and procedure guidelines.
- Each control will vary depending on manufacturer instructions.
- Glucometer controls are checked before each use
- Clinitek machine cleaned daily BUT controls are run 1x a week
- HCG (Pregnancy) control controls run once opened and then 1x per month
- Eye wash station at Exam room L3 to be checked and logged 1x per week
- Refrigerator/freezer temps for nurse’s refrigerator is checked 2x a day
- Humidity/Temp for the office is checked 1x a day
Performs specialty testing for that patient as requested by the providers and following guidelines established:
- Pulmonary function Test (every 6 months to year required) for COPD/ASTHMA
- Aortic Scans (yearly for age 55 ) HTN, SMOKERS, DIABETES MELLITIS
- EKG (yearly)HTN, DIABETES MELLITIS
- PHQ-9 (follow-ups with specificity diagnosis) DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, BI-POLAR, DYSTHYMIA
- Able to perform phlebotomy request as needed
- Certified in performing injections requested by the providers.
- To include but not limited to Flu and pneumonia shots, Testosterone, B12, and allergy injections.
- Maintains and orders all facility and ancillary machine/equipment supplies.
- Telephone answering machine from nursing workstations is checked on arrival in AM and at intervals throughout the day.
- Messages are handled appropriately, answering machine is kept updated.
- Returns patients calls in a timely manner (within 24 hours). Deliver special instructions to patients as discussed with the provider.
- Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education in order to maintain professional acumen.
- Willingness to learn new advancements in the EMR system. And to perform and complete any task the practice manager may request.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- High school graduate or equivalent. A healthcare background is preferred.
- Excellent communications and organizational skills.
- Must have the ability to handle difficult patients and situations in a professional manner.
- Must be flexible in handling new and changing policies and procedures.
- Must read, speak and write English well and have basic computer (keyboard) knowledge. Spanish language encouraged but not required.
- If the employee is a CNA/MA CPR is required.
- The CNA/MA desiring to maintain certification must also be responsible to schedule a CNA/MA work day at the hospital annually and complete the annual CNA/MA competencies in order for a hospital employed manager to sign off on the state CNA/MA re-certification form.
- Must demonstrate the ability to perform blood withdrawal procedures on Pediatrics, toddlers, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients in accordance with policy and procedures in effect.
Any Medical Assistant or CNA not certified in phlebotomy when hired must obtain certification through a nationally recognized organization, such as ASCP, NHA, etc., within
six months of hire date.
Additional Information:
Position Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Contact Information
Will Taunton - Patient Access Supervisor
101 Hospital Drive
Columbus, NC 28722
Email: William.Taunton@slhnc.org
six months of hire date.
Additional Information:
Position Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Contact Information
Will Taunton - Patient Access Supervisor
101 Hospital Drive
Columbus, NC 28722
Email: William.Taunton@slhnc.org
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Hospital
SALARY
$140k-180k (estimate)
POST DATE
10/28/2022
EXPIRATION DATE
04/27/2023
WEBSITE
stllukes-stl.com
HEADQUARTERS
Chesterfield, MO
SIZE
<25
INDUSTRY
Hospital
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