Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery Clinic - FT - Day Shift

Medical Assistant

This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviewing patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the State. Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with SMPA guideline. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists in covering the front desk as required.

Participates in decision-making and process improvement. Communicates effectively within and beyond assigned team. Focuses on the problem or issue, not the person. Assist with daily clerical operations, including answering multi-phone lines and making copies of documents as necessary. Accurately files patient charts; including scanning documents into files as necessary. Schedules patient appointments as necessary, return visits and Specialists. Other duties as assigned.

Ensures that patient rooms, nursing station and storage rooms are kept stocked, clean, manages product expiration date; ensures all equipment is kept clean according to infection prevention standards. Distributes referrals as necessary to physicians and insurance companies; keep proper documentation of referral requests/responses in patient charts. Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary. Phone/faxing patient prescriptions as necessary. Schedules Diagnostic Imaging studies BMDs dietician appointments, cardiology testing, and radiology testing for patients, and completes all appropriate paperwork. Contacts patients with lab results and sends letters to patients as necessary. Accurately performs clinical duties to include triaging patients, checking patient vitals, administering injections and venipunctures, and prepping patients for physician exam. Accurately performs a variety of clinical testing, including EKG, PFT, PAP, CLIA waived lab tests, ear irrigations, 02 sats, vision/color charts, and urinalysis/hemocult tests according to physician orders: Maintains QC logs per CLIA guidelines Labels patient specimens and completes lab slips accurately; separates lab slips monthly. Thoroughly and accurately complete patient information forms prior to physician meeting with patient; assist physician with chart as necessary. Adheres to SMPA Safety and Quality guidelines.

High school diploma/or equivalent Medical Assistant Certificate – must obtain within 6 months of employment Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion, or 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant Familiarity with medical terminology required Knowledge of general medical office procedures Proficiency in basic computer skills, and Microsoft office Operate office equipment Operate EKG machine Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred Perform courteously and professionally May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases Occasionally subject to irregular hours May be required to wear PPE as necessary Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations Must be able to see with corrective eye wear Must be able to hear clearly with assistance