Medical Assistant - per diem

Description

Pay Rate: $18.00-$23.00 per hourPer Diem

GENERAL SCOPE: The Medical Assistant is responsible for a variety of patient care, technical, and clerical related functions. The Medical Assistant is responsible for the clinic patient flow by assisting members of the patient care team and providing a broad range of health care services. The Medical Assistant may also be involved in the training and guidance of clinical staff. As a member of the patient care team, the Medical Assistant is also aware of the psychosocial needs of patients and families.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION: High School Diploma or equivalent • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Licensure as an LPN. In lieu of the above requirements, two (2) years of recent Medical Assistant experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform patient check in, including welcome patients to practice, update demographics, insurance information, make sure all check in forms are signed in records. Check out patients as well.

• Administer medications and immunizations orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, intradermally, and by inhalation as ordered by provider. Perform point of care testing order and phlebotomy

• Review medical records for up-to-date problem list including patient reported medication and allergies and diagnoses that are documented by physicians or providers.

• Participate in patient education by providing standardized, structured written/verbal information to patients regarding procedures, preparation for diagnostic tests, and chronic disease conditions as instructed by physician or manager.

• Provide emergency care to patients when necessary using basic life support

• Assist provider with procedures including those requiring aseptic and sterile technique.

• As applicable to department operations, maintains competency and performs standardized phlebotomy procedures, basic specimen processing, and limited waived testing as delegated.

• Document complete and accurate patient observations, care, and outcomes of interventions in the electronic medical record..

• Provide clerical support to facilitate optimal patient care and area operation.

• Demonstrate proficiency in use of the computer for all aspects of patient care and documentation.

• Facilitate the coordination of patient services within the clinic and other departments, e.g. radiology, clinical lab, specialist referrals etc.

• Answering phones and facilitating messages to right provider.

• All other job duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two (2) years of recent Medical Assistant experience.

This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of position scope.

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