Certified Medical Assistant-Orthopedics Office

Marshall Health Network•Point Pleasant, WV

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse for the Orthopedics Office. The role assists the provider with treatment of patients in the office, handles administrative and nursing duties related to patient care, and maintains a high quality of care within an office setting.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing for Licensed Practical Nurse, or Certified Medical Assistant Program.
Must hold an active certification/license.
One year experience preferred in a provider office or hospital related area working with direct patient care.

Responsibilities

Perform general nursing duties. Assess patients’ general condition and take vital signs and history.
Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
Document all activities, interventions and medications in the patient record.
Obtain pre-certifications, pre-authorizations and referrals from insurance companies.
Promote wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice and instructions.
Handle critical lab values and promptly seek physician orders.
Schedule outside referrals.
Assist with Medical procedures.
Answer the telephone.
Schedule patients for office visits and/or hospital tests.
Send prescriptions into pharmacy.
Call patients with test results.
Assist the physicians in the treatment and care of the patients in the office.
Maintain exam rooms and other patient areas for the physician to examine the patients.
Ensure safety, infection control and other policies and procedures are followed in the office.
Perform routine office laboratory procedures.
Maintain equipment and supplies needed for patient care.
Triage telephone patient care issues directly to clinic provider.
Adhere to Corporate Policies, JCAHO, Rural Health, Departmental Policies and Procedures, and Personnel Employee Handbook.
Demonstrate professionalism and accountability.
Foster an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
Fill in during co-workers absence. Cover for other nursing personnel when they are not here and complete full range of duties. Cover other areas as needed.
Perform general receptionist duties including but not limited to answering phones, scheduling patients, prepare cash receipts, registering patients, and entering daily charges.
Other duties as assigned.