Medical Assistant- Ancillary Float

HUTCHINSON CLINIC P A INC • Hutchinson, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform administrative as well as clinical tasks in the Cardiopulmonary, Pharmacy, Optical Shop and Occ Med departments.

Requirements

• Six months to two years of similar or related experience required. (Nursing, Pharmacy or EMS experience preferred.)
• High School Education or equivalent required.
• A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact.
• Requires full range of body motion in handling patients
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time
• Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination required.
• Frequently requires lifting items weighing 35 lbs. or more; sometimes required to help move patients from wheel chairs to tables and back to chairs.
• Ability to deal with the public efficiently, courteously, politely, and effectively required
• Basic computer skills which enable the entry and retrieval of data including the use of Microsoft Word and Outlook required.
• Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals

Nice To Haves

• CNA, CMA or completion of a Medical Assistant program is preferred
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre/post pulmonary function studies, standard electrocardiograms, oximetry testing, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, aerosolized bronchodilator therapy and places 24/48 hour Holter monitors
• Performs Stress ECG's, treadmill and chemical; monitors cardiac status during stress echocardiograms, both treadmill and chemical
• Enters patient data and prescription information into computer system; verifying patient information on new Rxs
• Operates cash registers and performs transactions, ensuring patients receive accurate receipts
• Answer all incoming phone calls
• Greets and assists customers in the lobby and drive-through of the pharmacy
• Package unit dose medications for nursing homes and prepare mail out prescriptions including Rx delivery orders
• Proper fitting of eyewear. Frame selection, discussing patients options with Doctors RX preferences, and multifocal, tints, and other optical necessities
• Coordinates with vendors, frame and lab representatives, viewing their product, discussing the latest technology and fashion
• Checking in daily deliveries from lab
• Dust showroom, clean and arrange product attractively, setting new displays, work dispensing tables, clean and organize
• Performs urine drug screens, biometric screenings, and supports onsite wellness clinics
• Performs related work as required
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties
• Maintain a friendly, competent environment for patient testing
• Maintain a cooperative, helpful working environment within the department, as well as during interactions with other departments
• Make certain all waiting customers have been helped with prescriptions or assisted with questions on other product selection
• Periodically inspect customer waiting area to keep it neat and orderly
• Respect the privacy of and keep confidential all patient information
• Maintain professional relationship with customers and other employees
• Observe all Clinic policies and guidelines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees