What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant II, per diem position at Grand View Hospital?
Responsibilities
Excellent communication skills and the ability to listen are important assets to the team member performing the essential role of Medical Assistant in the Direct to Employer medical practice. The Medical Assistant must have the desire to make a positive impact on the lives of patients. The Medical Assistant must have the ability to multi-task, take the initiative to complete job duties in a timely manner, and perform routine clinical and administrative tasks to keep the office of physicians and other health practitioners running efficiently. The Medical Assistant acts as a Patient and Employer Experience Champion, demonstrating curiosity about ever improving the health outcomes of the patients we serve.
Medical Assistants are responsible for:
- giving injections and performing venipuncture as needed,
- taking accurate vital signs which include, but are not limited to: temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressures, height and weight and enter data into the computer system.
- assisting clinicians during examinations and other patient related duties to ensure the safety and well-being of patients in the practice.
- Refills prescription in accordance with GVH's prescription refill policy.
- Demonstrating competency in necessary skills to perform a variety of administrative and patient related duties to ensure quality care to the adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
- Interviewing patients in a polite and courteous manner.
- Engageing, promoting self-care and provides encouragement to the patient.
- Preparing the patient chart prior to the visit. Ensuring that all test results, hospital records and consultation letters are in the record. Identifies any quality gaps and flags them for the provider.
- Performing tests such as: EKGs, PFTs, audio tests, vision tests and must set up any other tests requested by the physician.
- Communicating test results to the patient under the direction of the provider as well answering questions that the patient may have.
- Assisting with maintenance of the supply closet. Responsible for keeping accurate, up-to-date records of drug supplies on hand.
- Screens and redirects telephone calls and walk-in visitors.
- Organizes, maintains, and updates files/data bases.
- Coordinates scheduling of appointments.
- Engages in Population Health activities related to the Primary Care patients which may include Patient Outreach for wellness, Care Coordination, Transitions of Care, Healthcare Navigation, Prevention Screening outreach, etc.
- Creates and submits medication prior authorization to insurance companies when required.
Schedule: Per diem, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm as needed.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:High School Diploma/GED, required
Experience as a Medical Assistant or other healthcare professional meeting core competencies of the Medical Assistant profession (vital signs, EKGs, history and medication reconciliation), required
Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to part-time and full-time employees including:
- Wellness and gym discounts & free cardiac rehab gym
- 403B
- On-site discounted childcare center
- Employee discount program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free parking