Medical Assistant I

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Medical Assistant supports the delivery of safe, high-quality, and empathetic care across ambulatory settings. Under the supervision of licensed providers or clinical overseers, the MA performs direct patient care, assists with clinical operations, and supports care coordination all while helping ensure a smooth and efficient daily workflow. Job Description: Essential Duties & Responsibilities I. Clinical Considerations and Decision Making: Ways in which the MA comes to understand the problems, issues or concerns of patients/families, to attend to relevant/critical information and to respond in concerned and involved ways. A. Accountable for providing safe patient care by demonstrating organizational skills that maintain and coordinate safe delivery of quality care for assigned patients/families. B. Participates in a culturally competent plan of care that identifies patient problems, expected outcomes, and addresses preventative measures. C. Delivers care that is specific to the age of the patient D. Cares for patients as delegated by the provider, RN or LPN within scope of practice and competence. E. Contributes information provided by the patient or family for the assessment of health status F. Evaluates outcomes of interventions within their scope and follows directions on a modified plan of care II. Collaborative Relationship: Collaborates, cooperates, and communicates with other health care personnel to ensure quality and continuity of care. A. Establishes collaborative relationships with nurses, physicians, other colleagues, patients and families. B. Participates in and supports the educational plan for patient and family. III. Clinical Guidance: The MA, within the scope of his/her practice and department specific skills, is responsible for the nature and quality of care they provide for patients. A. Demonstrates appropriate behavior by adhering to unit policies and procedures and practice guidelines specific to the setting. B. Demonstrates the ability to provide and maintain patient safety in the environment of care C. Demonstrates skills as a responsive and supportive team member. D. Demonstrates ability to fulfill role in regulatory compliance and readiness. #J-18808-Ljbffr