Summary: Prepare patients prior to physician examinations and assist in exams and procedures
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Place patients in rooms after age, weight, vital signs, and chief complaints are taken and recorded in medical record
Properly prepare the patient for the exam and assist the physician as needed with exams, ultrasounds, and procedures
Make certain that all pertinent pre-clinic laboratory or other pertinent data is in chart at time of visit
Have a working knowledge of setting up and assisting with minor surgery, suturing, casting, social service exams, gynecologic exams, toenail removal, and cryosurgery
Perform phlebotomy, urinalysis, and other in office laboratories
Prepare slides for urinalysis, KOH, and wet prep microscopic exam
Practice Universal Precautions at all times utilizing available safety equipment (gloves, shields, etc.)
Maintain well-cleaned and stocked rooms and laboratory area
Clean and sanitize instruments regularly
Perform in-office diagnostic testing such as EKG and PFT and CLIA waived testing
Have computer knowledge for operating lab computer to assist in entering laboratory tests and retrieving results of such
Prepare and administer immunizations, allergy, or other injections
Assist with phone triage and scheduling as needed
Have knowledge of closing office procedure-turn off equipment, clean instruments
Inform appropriate personnel of any needed supplies for rooms or laboratory
Maintain current license and certification if applicable
Assist with lifting patients as needed
Cover clerical positions with filing and telephone operations when employees are on break, lunch, and away for other absences when necessary
Obtain patient insurance pre-authorization for all referrals and procedures
Perform all other duties as assigned
OTHER ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grace Health recognizes that managing patient care is a team effort that involves clinical and non-clinical staff. All employees must embrace a team-based approach to patient care and understand that each role is important to our success
Team members must demonstrate excellent team communication and coordination to provide quality patient care
Care coordination includes communicating with community organizations, health plans, facilities, and specialists
Care team members understand and embrace the concept of population management and proactively address the needs of patients and families served by this practice
Team members must demonstrate skill and knowledge related to effective communication with vulnerable patient populations
Team members must participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities within the organization to ensure patients receive high quality care
All team members will be involved in the process of improving quality incomes
Team members will participate in the review and evaluation processes of practice performance and help to identify opportunities for improvement
Team members will participate in Grace Health's advocacy program
GENERAL DUTIES:
Follows policies and procedures of the office, including administrative, clinical, quality assurance, and personnel
Maintain good attendance (daily, meetings, and other assignment tasks)
Maintain timely documentation of all work assignments
Maintain patient confidentiality
Routinely keep supervisor informed about attendance and job assignments
Flexible in being able to multitask
Work effectively and at an efficient pace
Work cooperatively with physicians, administration, and peers
Performs duties in compliance with laws, regulations, and Grace Health policies and procedures
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to assist in advancing Grace Health’s mission and to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS:
Pleasant personality
Cooperative attitude
Completed a recognized medical assistant program
Written and oral communication skills
Computer skills
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Must have a high-school diploma and either significant on-the-job experience or certification as a medical assistant.
BENEFITS:
Safe harbor 401(k) with match potential
Paid time off
Family friendly work environment
Health insurance
Wellness program
Health savings account
Pharmacy benefit
Employee visits for medical services
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life Insurance
STD/LTD
EAP & Work life services
Voluntary benefits
Hospital indemnity
Grace Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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