Medical Assistant |
| Location: | Mooresville, IN |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Non-Exempt |
| Benefits: | yes |
| Type: | Full Time |
| Department: | Mooresville |
| Description: | Under the direction of designated staff, provides basic care to patients in the outpatient clinic in accordance with established procedures and nursing practice. Alters activities/behaviors to reflect/ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of the patient being served (pediatric, adolescent, and adult.) Performs all functions in a manner that ensures policies and procedures are followed. |
| Duties: | Interacts with all internal and external customers in a caring and respectful manner in accordance with our Core Values philosophy.
Performs all procedures in a manner specific to the age and developmental stage of the patient being served.
Obtains and records appropriate information from the patient for the medical record
Obtains and records blood pressure, height, weight, pulse, respiration, occipital frontal circumference (ofc) and temperature for patients at time of check-in as appropriate.
Plots growth information.
Prepares room and patients for examination and assists during the examination as requested.
Prepares and administers medications per written order by a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant and follows the five rights of administering medications
Authorizes drug refills per written order and telephones prescriptions to a pharmacy as appropriate.
Assists/administers tests and procedures.
Performs phlebotomy.
Performs routine quality control monitoring and maintains appropriate records.
Reports quality control failures to supervisor.
Fills out appropriate information on lab requisitions.
Handles specimens appropriately per clinical procedures.
Charts accurately, concisely, descriptively, and legibly in a timely manner.
Communicates clearly and appropriately with other office staff.
Maintains clinic flow
Assembles and maintains patient charts.
Calls patients back for repeat lab work when needed.
Stocks room daily.
Cleans rooms after each patient examination.
Keeps clinic area clean and orderly
Disposes of bio-hazardous material appropriately.
Adheres to company policies, procedures, and standards while consistently demonstrating a professional and positive image.
Keeps site management informed of unusual circumstances, patient needs, and problems in the clinic.
Photocopies/faxes documents as appropriate.
Adheres to State and Federal safety guidelines.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Maintains protected health information in accordance with HIPAA privacy guidelines.
Reviews and completes Medicare waiver form prior to administering a test or procedure when appropriate.
Assists in scheduling of appointments and verifies appointment information for patients.
Orders and stocks supplies as appropriate. Maintains inventory as appropriate.
Assists with front office functions as assigned
Assists in Medical Records with entering, storing and retrieving information from the medical record
Participates in orientation/instruction of Medical Assistants and Medical Assistant Externs as requested by director/manager/coordinator.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsible for own professional development.
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| Qualifications: | Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span; demonstrates the ability to assess patients’ age-specific needs; demonstrates ability to interpret data relative to the patient’s age and developmental stage.
Knowledge of various standard lab and medical procedures
Knowledge and familiarity with designated equipment and supplies
Basic knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of ICD-9/CPT coding
Knowledge of health care insurances
Basic computer skills.
Strong mathematical aptitude
Ability to recognize an emergent situation and seek appropriate assistance.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish good rapport with patients and health team members.
Ability to understand and carry out written orders and to request direction/assistance when needed.
Ability to work independently
Ability to assist with medical procedures
Ability to respond calmly in stressful situation
Ability to stand and/or walk for extensive periods of time.
Ability to perform manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for easy and skillful use of hands when working with patients and/or equipment.
Ability to appropriately interact with patient’s from all economic, educational, social, cultural etc. backgrounds
Ability to treat all internal and external customers with dignity and respect.
Ability to work in an environment with exposure to potentially dangerous/infectious material and situations that require following safety precautions including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Graduation from an accredited education program for the medical assistant
6 months clinical experience preferred
Adult and pediatric phlebotomy, EKGs experience preferred (may be acquired through on the job training.)
CPR certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross) helpful
Current T. B. certification (Indiana State Department of Health) is required (or must be obtained prior to administering/reading PPD’s).
Must be able to type at least 30 awpm.
NOTE: Must successfully complete the IUMG- PC basic drug calculation examination during the interview process.
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