Medical Assistant (MA) - Virtual Weight Management

Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

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  Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows all policies and procedures, and maintains training and competency based on area of specialty when providing patient care.
  
  

  
  



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  Performs medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings (depression, suicide, falls, social drivers of health, etc.).
  
  

  
  



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  Assists provider with procedures as ordered.
  
  

  
  



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  Performs lab related duties such as preparation of lab orders/requisitions, and results tracking. Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards.
  
  

  
  



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  Performs other duties as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
  
  

  
  



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  Cross trained to perform duties that are relevant to specialty or clinic practice within the scope of the Medical Assistant.
  
  

  
  



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  Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation.
  
  

  
  



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  Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
  
  

  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

IL/WI Divisions:

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  High School Diploma or GED required.
  
  

  
  



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  Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.
  
  

  
  

Certification / License

IL/WI Divisions:

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  Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.
  
  

  
  

Experience

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  6 months to 1 year Medical Assistant experience - EPIC knowledge preferred
  
  

  
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

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  Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills, within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency.
  
  

  
  



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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members and physicians.
  
  

  
  



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  Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems.
  
  

  
  



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  Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.
  
  

  
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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  Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
  
  

  
  



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  Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
  
  

  
  



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  Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
  
  

  
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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