What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Residential Corrections position at Talbert House?
Position Summary: Performs a range of clinical, administrative and clerical duties to ensure efficient medical operation under the supervision of the LPN, RN, NP or MD.
Job Responsibilities:
- Verify patient information by interviewing patient; recording basic medical history; confirm visit purpose and update changes prior to each appointment
- Performs administrative tasks including answering phone calls, greeting patients, updating and filing patients medical records; complete insurance forms for billing; manage correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
- Organize and schedule appointments for patients; arrange hospital admissions, surgical and laboratory services with center; verify times with patients; prepare charts, pre-admission and consent forms
- Assist with medical examinations; prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical test; take and record vital signs including blood pressure, weight and temperature
- Prepare, arrange and clean examine rooms with examining-room instruments and equipment prior to patient appointments
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens; perform basic laboratory test on the premises; dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilized medical instruments
- Collaborate in sharing information with other members of the medical team
- Assist patients, family members or other patients with concern and empathy; respects their confidentiality and privacy
- Maintain safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; comply with legal regulations
- Manage and maintain medical supplies inventory; place orders for new materials as needed; perform preventative maintenance to keep equipment operating
- Manage and maintain patient medical records to ensure compliance
- Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to draw blood, run EKG and give injections
- Basic computer skills with ability to learn new software
- Adhere to acceptable professional/clinical boundaries and confidentiality
- Ability to work cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Able to work proactively independently and as a team
- High level of compassion
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalency and;
- 1-2 years experience as a Medical Assistant with 1 year in the mental health field preferred
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred
- Valid drivers license and current auto insurance
Essential Functions/Physical Demands:
- Positional: Driving in accordance with job duties assigned. Frequent standing and walking. Infrequent sitting.
- Gross Mobility: Rare lifting, climbing, or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Frequent to constant reaching, bending and handling.
- Sensory: Rare tasting/smelling. Infrequent use of color vision. Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity, and visual accommodation. Frequent to constant talking.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
