Medical Assistant - Multi Clinics Surgical (FT Days)

Medical Assistant - Multi Clinics Surgical (FT Days)

If you're looking for a place to call home and grow, Three Crosses Regional Hospital is looking for you! We are looking for a Medical Assistant that is committed to clinical excellence and building a patient-centered culture.

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is an advanced independent healthcare organization led by a local team of professionals dedicated to high quality patient care and being the first choice of patients and providers in the communities we serve.

Under general supervision the Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of medical and clinical support functions in an outpatient clinical setting, such as providing initial patient triage, registration, and administrative services, assists with direct patient care, and performs medical procedures of a routine nature as determined by established protocol, polices, and procedures. Duties for Medical Assistant include, but not limited to, recording, and updating medical histories and contact information in patient files, scheduling patient appointments, scheduling of procedures, obtaining medication authorization, reminding of patient appointments, performing standard care procedures such as checking vitals, performing tests, answers messages, pre chart work, and abstracting needed documentation. Must be able to maintain efficiency in a high volume, fast-paced environment with a pleasant disposition with patients and team members.

The incumbent will carry-out her/his duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of Three Crosses Regional Hospital, and fully supports the mission, vision, and values of Three Crosses Regional Hospital. The incumbent will have knowledge of health care systems, and have demonstrated ability to interact, relate to, work with, and support the activities of a diverse workforce.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs various administrative and clinical duties under direction of administration and/or clinician.
• Assists patients as necessary with walking, transferring, dressing, collecting specimens and preparing for exams. Utilizes electronic health records system to collect pertinent patient history consistent with organizational guidelines.
• Performs screening consistent with provider guidelines, Takes vital
• Prepares and administers medications, including intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections as directed by provider.
• Transmits prescription refills as directed
• Communicates appropriately and clearly with patients, co-workers, and management.
• Prepares charts for provider to include obtaining results of studies such as labs, imaging, etc. prior to visit
• Assists in completion of forms in preparation of provider review and signature
• Schedules appointments/procedures and answers calls/message in a timely basis
• Arranges hospital admissions and laboratory services as needed
• Monthly/Weekly/Annual inspection and testing of equipment used in clinic.
• Maintains effective communication with the patient and provides an explanation of procedures within the scope of practice.
• Ensures physician order for the procedure is entered accurately. Consults appropriate resources to clarify orders and deemed necessary.

Education and Experience

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required: 6-12 months of experience in a health care environment
• Required: BLS from American Heart Association
• Preferred: Certificate of successful completion of Medical Assistant Program
• Preferred: Certified Medical Assistant

*Three Crosses Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.