Medical Assistant Full Time

This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviewing patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in ¬¬¬¬¬the State. Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with SMPA guideline. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists in covering the front desk as required.

• Team Responsibilities:
  
  • Participates in decision-making and process improvement.
  • Communicates effectively within and beyond assigned team.
  • Focuses on the problem or issue, not the person.
  • Assist with daily clerical operations, including answering multi-phone lines and making copies of documents as necessary.
  • Accurately files patient charts; including scanning documents into files as necessary.
  • Schedules patient appointments as necessary, return visits and Specialists.
  • Other duties as assigned
• Clinical Responsibilities:
  
  • Ensures that patient rooms, nursing station and storage rooms are kept stocked, clean, manages product expiration date; ensures all equipment is kept clean according to infection prevention standards.
  • Distributes referrals as necessary to physicians and insurance companies; keep proper documentation of referral requests/responses in patient charts.
  • Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary.
  • Phone/faxing patient prescriptions as necessary.
  • Schedules Diagnostic Imaging studies BMDs dietician appointments, cardiology testing, and radiology testing for patients, and completes all appropriate paperwork.
  • Contacts patients with lab results and sends letters to patients as necessary.
  • Accurately performs clinical duties to include triaging patients, checking patient vitals, administering injections and venipunctures, and prepping patients for physician exam.
  • Accurately performs a variety of clinical testing, including EKG, PFT, PAP, CLIA waived lab tests, ear irrigations, 02 sats, vision/color charts, and urinalysis/hemocult tests according to physician orders: Maintains QC logs per CLIA guidelines
  • Labels patient specimens and completes lab slips accurately; separates lab slips monthly.
  • Thoroughly and accurately complete patient information forms prior to physician meeting with patient; assist physician with chart as necessary.
  • Adheres to SMPA Safety and Quality guidelines

• Tuition Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans & 401k with company match
• Discounts with local St. Mary’s providers
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!

• Education:
  High School Diploma or equivalent required
  Medical Assistant certificate required or must obtain certification within six (6) months of employment
  Current BLS certification required
• Work experience:
  Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant
  Familiarity with medical terminology required
  Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)
• Knowledge:
  General medical office procedures
  Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol)
• Skills:
  Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office
  Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
  Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Abilities:
  Must be able to perform courteously and professionally in all interactions
• Equipment Operated:
  Office equipment such as fax machine, copier and telephone system
  EKG machine, other patient care testing
• Work environment:
  Works in a well-lighted, OSHA Standard environment
  May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases
  May be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances
  Occasionally subject to irregular hours
  May be required to wear personal protective equipment as necessary
• Mental/Physical Requirements:
  Must be ability to handle emergency or crisis situation
  Must be able to see with corrective eye wear
  Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

It is the policy of the Facility to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment on the basis any legally protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 and over or as otherwise defined by applicable law), disability or genetic information (including family medical history) or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State, or local law. For purposes of this policy, race includes traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair type, texture, length and protective hairstyles (including but not limited to, braids, locks, twists, Bantu knots, hair coverings, etc.). If certain workspaces require such restrictions for health and safety reasons, non-discriminatory accommodations should be considered and implemented if feasible.