Medical Assistant Surgical Practices | Float

Job Title

Under the general supervision of the Practice Manager, is responsible for assisting the Physicians, Advance Practice Professionals, and practice team with direct and support related patient care, while treating patients in a respectful, confidential, and friendly manner.

EMR Utilization Functions

Utilizes the current Electronic Medical Record to complete the documented Best Practice Workflows accurately

Documents and updates the patient's medical history within the EMR guidelines, including: vital signs, past medical history, social history, surgical history, family medical history

Completes the daily work list (order tracking, tasking, document import) providing timely care and response to the patients

Compliance in all regulatory item collection

Clinical Support Functions

Completes Chart Prep as required

Performs pre-visit planning/chart preloading in accordance with established guidelines, including but not limited to, obtaining appropriate records from specialists, emergency department visits, hospital stays, and primary care to ensure an efficient visit for the patient and the Provider

Prepares the examination room with needed supplies, instruments, and equipment and maintains room in a clean, professional, and welcoming manner

Greets patients in a professional, friendly manner, escorting them to exam rooms while introducing themselves and explaining the rooming process

Prepares/instructs/positions and drapes the patient

Ensures the Provider is on schedule being mindful of emergencies and unexpected interruptions

Prepares specimens with documentation for processing in accordance with Laboratory regulations

Cares, cleans, and sterilizes equipment per instruction or established procedures

Orders medical supplies and medication/immunizations as needed, and keeps exam rooms and bathrooms stocked

Disposes of used supplies properly and follows all established infection control and biohazard policies and procedures

Calls orders to pharmacies for medications utilizing the approved prescription refill policy and procedure under the direction and supervision of the Provider

Completes and processes referrals, pre-certifications or pre-approvals as needed

Performs EKGs and other tests ordered by the Provider in accordance with CLIA waived regulations

Patient Access Functions

Accepts and returns patient calls under the supervision of the nurse or Provider, using appropriate telephone etiquette

Schedules appointments and processes orders for patients for appointments, procedures, tests, referrals, and/or consultations as requested by the Provider

Serves as a backup to the Patient Access Coordinator, assisting in all functions as needed to promote efficient office flow

Organizational Expectations

Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift

HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality

Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect

Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments.

Safety: Practices workplace safety daily

Employee Engagement

Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings

Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes

Completes all required annual education on or before the due date

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.

Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers

Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress

Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word

Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication

Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner

Familiarity with computer and other business machines

Qualifications

Graduate of approved Medical Assistant Program preferred

One to two years' experience in the medical field, unless successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required

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