Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Under general supervision of the provider, the Medical Assistant (MA) Certified works with members of the departmental health care team to provide assistance to providers, patients, and their families ensuring smooth work and patient flow. The MA Certified, under the supervision of the provider, is responsible for conducting initial and on-going assessments of the patient and working with the provider on their procedures and/or exams. This includes but is not limited to, reviewing the patient medical record and conducting per-visit interview with patient, documenting medical history and assessing need for referrals and prescription renewals. The MA Certified also assists in the coordination of clerical information to provide patient care and assists with patient follow up.
Available Departments:
Cardiology Clinic
Family Practice Clinic
General Surgery Clinic
Medical Oncology Clinic
(Once you apply your application is forwarded to all clinic managers with a current opening for consideration)
This position's work location is on site only.
Benefits include:
• Free health insurance for employees
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Continuing education opportunities
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
Additional Benefits:
• Wellness Program, including wellness coaches
• HSA and FSA accounts available
• Pharmacy Discounts for employees
• Employer Self-Funded Short Term Disability Program/Salary Continuation (no employee contributions)
• Volunteer Time Off Program (Get Involved)
• Employee Discounts Program for various local and national organizations
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Recognitions and Celebrations
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
Responsibilities
Patient Care
* Escorts patients from waiting area to exam room; communicates information regarding extended wait or delay in appointment times.
* Reviews the patient medical record and conducts pre-visit interview with patient. Records chief complaint of patients.
* Checks patient vital signs, including temperature, BP, pulse, pulse oximetry and report to provider.
* Reviews and documents medical history with patient.
* Takes and records all vital signs.
* Communicates patient concerns or significant changes in patient's health status to the physician or allied health professional.
* Follows guidelines for safety with regard to contact precautions and all policies/procedures dealing with blood borne pathogens.
* Administers injections under the supervision of the provider.
* May perform venipuncture and capillary punctures on patients.
* Processes test results and provides patient with timely results via email, mail or phone as directed by the physician, allied health professional or department protocols.
* Conducts designated point of care testing to include but not limited to such as electrocardiograms and throat cultures.
* Assesses needs for referrals and prescription renewals.
Community Care Management Clinic/Departments
* Assesses living environment and subjective symptoms to objectively identify if patient has a need or issue. Reports to provider, if necessary.
* Supports and reinforces provider care plan and education.
* Collaborates with care management team and other community agencies in support of patient care.
* Follows up with patient post hospital visit.
* Possesses and demonstrates knowledge of community resources available or is able to locate such resources in Northern Arizona region.
Cardiology Clinic/Departments
* Prepares patients for examinations, assists with examinations, cast or splint applications, minor procedures and a variety of other medically related tasks within the scope of knowledge.
* Instructs patients on urine collection procedures.
* Assists patients with donning/doffing compression garments as needed.
* Assists with dressing removal as assigned by supervising clinician.
Administration
* Maintains confidentiality of patient information at all times.
* Answers, evaluates and prioritizes incoming telephone calls, communicates effectively with callers
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