MEDICAL ASSISTANT - PRIMARY CARE SEVEN FIELDS

divh2Medical Assistant - Primary Care Seven Fields/h2pThe Medical Assistant performs basic direct patient care activities, such as lab tests, treatments, and medication/immunization administration. These are performed under the direction of the Nurse and/or the physician in preparation for the patients examination and treatment. The incumbent carries out clerical activities, quality control activities, performance improvement initiatives, etc. in support of the physician practice as assigned. This position also serves as a resource for the clerical/clinical staff in the practice./ppstrongEssential Job Functions/strong/pulliDeliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital/physician practices policies, procedures, and protocols./liliAssist to collects patient healthcare data, including VS, weight, chief complaint and pain assessment as directed./liliComplete patient care treatments and testing as ordered./liliComply with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation./liliPrepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures./liliCommunicate pertinent information of actual or potential problems to the physician or nurse./liliPerform clerical functions in support of patient care and office functions./liliAnswer telephone calls, taking accurate messages and relaying them to the appropriate staff./liliObtain and verify accurate patient demographic and insurance information entering it into the billing system./liliAccurately enter codes, based on diagnosis given, and enters codes and charges into billing system./liliComplete forms and letters necessary for continued patient care./liliProvide for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practice policies./liliLabel all patient specimens with identifiers per policy./liliAdhere to infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections./liliAssist in continuous survey readiness or inspections and surveys./liliPerform all quality control, monitoring functions and reports out of range information immediately to supervisor./liliConsistently practice National Patient Safety Goals./liliKnowledge of and/or ability to schedule surgery, procedures, and testing for patients./liliExit counseling which includes education, scheduling of testing and providing patients with necessary information./liliPrepare charts for clinic sessions and obtain vital signs and weight./liliPerform control studies and completes log books according to policy./liliPerform phlebotomy procedures, reads the test results, and documents accordingly./liliPrepare the exam rooms and stocks supplies daily./liliProvide pre and post-examination education and counseling./liliOther duties as assigned./li/ulpstrongRequired Qualifications/strong/pulliHigh School Diploma, GED or next level of higher education./liliStrong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice./liliStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience./liliKnowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including Outlook and Excel./li/ulpstrongPreferred Qualifications/strong/pulliPrevious outpatient office experience./li/ulpstrongLicense, Certification Clearances/strong/pulliMedical Assistant Certification preferred./liliAct 33 with renewal/liliAct 34 with renewal/liliAct 73 FBI Clearance/liliFriends Family CPR/li/ulpstrongSupervisory Responsibilities/strong/pulliThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department./li/ulpstrongPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work/strong/pulliIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.)./liliTravel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations./li/ulpstrongLEAN/strong/pulliActively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of ones own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Independence Health System missions, vision and values./li/ulpstrongAAP/EEO/strong/pulliIndependence Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations./liliAbility to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below./li/ulpstrongWork Environment/strong/ppEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines/ppWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential Absolute Necessity.Marginal Minimal Necessity.Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never/ppExtreme Heat - x/ppExtreme Cold - x/ppHeights - x/ppConfined Spaces - x/ppExtreme Noise(85dB) - x/ppMechanical Hazards - x/ppUse of Vibrating Tools - x - x/ppOperates Vehicle - x/ppOperates Heavy Equipment - x/ppUse of Lifting/Transfer Devices - x/ppRotates All Shifts - x/pp8 Hours Shifts - x - x/pp10-12 Hours Shifts - x - x/ppOn-Call - x/ppOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) - x - x/ppTravel Between Sites - x - x/ppDirect Patient Care - x - x/ppRespirator Protective Equipment - x - x/ppEye Protection - x - x/ppHead Protection (hard hat) - x/ppHearing Protection - x/ppHand Protection - x - x/ppFeet, Toe Protection - x/ppBody Protection - x/ppLatex Exposure - x/ppSolvent Exposure - x/ppPaint (direct use) Exposure - x/ppDust (sanding) Exposure - x/ppEthylene Oxide Exposure - x/ppCytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure - x/ppBlood/Body Fluid Exposure - x - x/ppChemicals (direct use) Exposure - x/ppMist Exposure - x/ppWax Stripper (direct use) - x/ppNon-Ionizing Radiation Exposure - x/ppIonizing Radiation Exposure - x/ppLaser Exposure - x/ppstrongPhysical Demands/strong When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required/ppWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential Absolute Necessity.Marginal Minimal Necessity.Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 3/p/div