Medical Assistant- Float

Nor-Lea Hospital District•Lovington, NM

27d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Medical Assistant at Nor-Lea Hospital District this position performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in a manner that places emphasis on quality of care and customers service. Must work collaboratively with all Clinical services staff in support of direct patient services, exhibiting competency in job duties. Patient services are the key priority I this position requiring the MA to serve as a point of contact with other internal and external departments, all with the goal off fostering an environment which promotes patient comfort and trust. Employee is expected to arrive on time and may be required to float to any NLGH clinic. The position must exemplify the core values, and mission of the organization, always exercising utmost discretion, diplomacy, and tact in patient/staff interactions, including AIDET and service recovery. Primary duties include patient care such as prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary, performs tests needed during visit i.e. fingerstick, oral and nasal swabs, urine testing, ect. Performs EKG, nebulizer, peak flow testing as ordered by provider, documentation in electronic record, education of results as ordered by provider with supervision of provider or nurse, returning patient messages in a timely manner. Administer medications following the 5 right of medication administration. Monitor the patient or side effects, reactions and effectiveness of treatment. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit, history of present illness, brief review of systems, medication reconciliation Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; performs procedures or tests needed during visit such as fingerstick, oral nasal swabs, urine testing, lab draws, medication reconciliation, EKG, nebulizer, peak flow testing as ordered by provider. This includes understanding/maintaining the QC process for each lab test per P&P. Provides patient education as ordered by physician with regards to medications, management of disease, home treatments and special diets. Performs other position related duties as assigned. Keeps supplies ready by following expired supply process, inventorying stock in exam room and supply room, placing orders, verifying receipt Secures patient information per HIPAA Regulations and Clinic Policy maintaining patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential. Serves and protects the Medical Clinics practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements and participates in Quality Improvement in the department Administer medications following the rights of medication administration. Monitor the patient for reactions, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment. Adheres to the Pharmacy Policy and Procedures and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required
Organization
Computer skills
Communication skills - oral/written

Nice To Haves

NCMA- National Medical Assistant Certification from the National Center for Competency Testing
NRCMA - Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant from the National Association of Health Professionals
RMA- Registered Medical Assistant from the American Association of Medical Personnel, American Allied Health, American Medical Technologists, or American Registry of Medical Assistants
CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certificate from the National Healthcareer Association required
CMA-AAM- Certified Medical Assistant from the American Association of Medical Assistants

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature
Reporting patient history summary
Performs tests needed during visit i.e. fingerstick, oral and nasal swabs, urine testing, ect
Performs EKG, nebulizer, peak flow testing as ordered by provider
Documentation in electronic record
Education of results as ordered by provider with supervision of provider or nurse
Returning patient messages in a timely manner
Administer medications following the 5 right of medication administration
Monitor the patient or side effects, reactions and effectiveness of treatment
Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit, history of present illness, brief review of systems, medication reconciliation
Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature
Performs procedures or tests needed during visit such as fingerstick, oral nasal swabs, urine testing, lab draws, medication reconciliation, EKG, nebulizer, peak flow testing as ordered by provider
Provides patient education as ordered by physician with regards to medications, management of disease, home treatments and special diets
Keeps supplies ready by following expired supply process, inventorying stock in exam room and supply room, placing orders, verifying receipt
Secures patient information per HIPAA Regulations and Clinic Policy maintaining patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential
Serves and protects the Medical Clinics practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements and participates in Quality Improvement in the department
Administer medications following the rights of medication administration
Monitor the patient for reactions, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment
Adheres to the Pharmacy Policy and Procedures and State Board of Pharmacy regulations