What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN-Certified Medical Office Assistant position at FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS, INC?
This is a PRN (as-needed) position, with shifts assigned based on patient volume, staffing needs, operational requirements, and available shifts, and does not guarantee a minimum number of hours or shifts. The employee must maintain availability, report for accepted and scheduled shifts, provide timely notice of absences in accordance with FHC policies, and may be required to work at various FHC service locations based on organizational needs. The employee must complete required orientation, training, competency assessments, and annual education and maintain current CPR/BLS certification, South Carolina Certified Medical Assistant Cert., and all other required credentials.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Gather appropriate information, i.e. vital signs, current medication, BMI, weight, height, record and convey pertinent information to the provider. Inquire and document all OTC medications, supplements and alternative therapies for patients.
- Obtain and document smoking status for all patients >13 years of age.
- Prepare patients for various treatments and diagnostic procedures.
- Administer/arrange for various diagnostic tests and treatments as instructed by provider.
- Obtain specimens for laboratory analysis. Perform tests as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records and others records of service rendered.
- Make and track all appointments and/ or referrals, including community resources as directed by the provider.
- Administers and reconciles medications, treatment and immunizations prescribed by the provider.
- Follow correct procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous waste material.
- Comply with all applicable infection control and safety procedures
- Participate in daily team pre-visit planning (i.e., huddles).
- Exhibit compliance with FHC’s corporate compliance policy.
- Ensure patient has visit summary documents.
- Perform job activities in ways that are respectful, courteous and responsive while interacting with patients, visitors and co-workers.
- Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as delegated.