Medical Assistant for Urogynecology Full Time

Hendricks Regional Health • Danville, IN

105d

About The Position

To assist in the delivery of health care and patient care management in a clinical capacity. Daily responsibilities of the position are based solely on the needs of the practice at any given time.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program or accredited Nursing Program.

Responsibilities

• Provides directly and through delegation patient care for facility clients.
• Maintains knowledge of normal/abnormal parameters that identify clients at risk.
• Provides patient care in accordance to standards and guidelines.
• Responds to telephone calls and triages appropriately.
• Provides patient with reassurance, accurate teaching and direction.
• Ensures efficient delivery of healthcare services throughout the duration of the patient visit.
• Ensures that medical records are completed, accurate and updated.
• Initiates patient contact and prepares patient for examination.
• Obtains vital signs, weight, age, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory, history and chief complaint.
• Observes patients with abnormal signs and symptoms, communicates their condition to the physician and documents the same in the medical record.
• Ensures patient understanding of physician instruction upon discharge.
• Documents patients medical record entries and documents charge information into electronic medical record for billing.
• Assists with testing and treatment procedures under the Physicians supervision.
• Assists physician in applying splints and dressings.
• Performs and follows through in all indicated orders from physician.
• Assists with sample medications and sample medication logs.
• Arranges and administers any necessary patient testing or admission.
• Obtains appropriate referrals required.
• Retrieves test results as needed and notifies patient.
• Assists physician in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
• Obtains appropriate consents before all invasive procedures or immunizations are performed.
• Distributes patient education materials as directed.
• Assists in patient instruction and ascertains patient understanding regarding treatment and medication usage.
• Performs laboratory tests and treatments as prescribed.
• Assists in maintaining laboratory log.
• Ensures all patient care areas, equipment and materials are appropriately stocked and maintained.
• Maintains and organizes adequate supply of patient education materials.
• Orders and maintains required supplies and equipment for clinical care areas ensuring exam rooms are stocked appropriately.
• Keeps exam rooms clean, free of waste and organized in accordance with cleaning protocol.
• Ensures that instruments are sterile and equipment is in working order.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Associate degree