Medical Assistant - Family Practice

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary: Location: Methodist Physician's Clinic - Risen Son Address: 1001 Risen Son Blvd - Council Bluffs , IA Work Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 5pm Assists physicians in daily activities such as preparing patients for examination, phlebotomy, injections, assisting providers with entering medication, laboratory and radiology orders, scheduling diagnostic tests and making and receiving phone calls. Responsibilities Essential Functions Joint (Floor and Phone) Medical Home Documents all lab, procedures, and appointments on tracking forms. Completes tracking forms and follows up on missed appointments and procedures. Assists Health Coaches by working patient lists and scheduling appointments as directed. At the direction of the provider provides patient and family education to ensure adequate knowledge/awareness and recommends appropriate community resources as needed. Educates/instructs patients according to providers direction 98% of the time. Receives and returns patient calls within 90 minutes based on medical priority 95% of the time. Accurately records and reports patient's condition according to department policy 98% of the time. Maintains clean and organized work area according to department/provider protocol 99% of the time. Handles prescription refills according to department/provider protocols 99% of the time. Completes Age Specific Quiz annually. Prepares exam rooms and medical equipment according to provider protocol 95% of the time. Prepares patient for exam by following provider protocol and company policies 95% of the time. Obtains provider requested tests, records, and lab work 95% of the time. Perform above procedure according to clinic policy and procedures 95% of the time. Orders and schedules tests 95% of the time. Floor Prepares exam rooms and equipment to facilitate treatment and examination of patients by setting up instruments/equipment and stocking supplies. Prepares exam rooms and medical equipment according to provider protocol 95% of the time. Prepares patient for provider exam by reviewing medical records, weighing patient, checking vital signs,performing medication reconciliation andobtaining information relevant to patient care. Prepares patient for exam by following provider protocol and company policies 95% of the time. Assists providers to facilitate patient treatment by retrieving tests and medical records and obtaining lab work as directed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist Physicians Clinic