Medical Assistant II - Certified

Inland Imaging

1d•$20 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II - Certified is a Full Time, Regular position working Monday-Friday day shift at the Holy Family Outpatient Based Imaging Center. This role works under the direction of the OBIC RN and assists physicians and nurses with the admit and recovery of all OBIC patients. The Medical Assistant helps facilitate efficient department flow by assisting all departments within the OBIC with patient care and unit needs. Responsibilities include taking patient's history and vital signs, performing additional duties as trained and assigned, and assisting in examinations and procedures when requested. The role requires interaction with providers, other departments, patients, family members, and outside contacts with care and compassion. Participation in OBIC team meetings and learning opportunities, along with a willingness to perform new tasks and responsibilities, is expected.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program is required
One year of Medical Assistant experience is preferred
Anatomy and medical terminology
Applicant/Employees must have passed CMA Board Exam offered through an Academic Institution.
Current CPR/BLS required
Experience with computer applications and keyboarding – required
Must be able to pass a background check required by RCW 43.43.830-840 to work with children under the age of 16, developmentally disabled persons or vulnerable adults
Eligible employees must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
Employees must not be included on the LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS provided by the Department of Health & Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (OIG).

Nice To Haves

Experience with the following computer applications is highly desired: Outlook; Microsoft Office Suite; Workday; Qgenda; Webex Stentor; Medicalis; EPIC; Internet/Intranet

Responsibilities

Escorts patients to recovery or procedure room
Assists patient in preparing for exam or procedure.
Obtains and documents vital signs
Interviews patient to obtain patient chief complaint, histories, medications, allergies and enters data into EMR or procedure note.
Assesses and reports findings to RN vascular access and procedure sites.
Applies and changes dressings.
Performs Accuchecks, documents, and reports findings to RN
Triages patient phone calls, documenting instructions provided, and/or route to provider for direction and disposition.
Monitors infusion patients at the direction and under the supervision of RN
Calls pharmacy with authorized prescription refills and document in EMR
Contacts patient with provider directed instructions and document in EMR.
Calls patient post-procedure for wellness check and post-procedure symptoms
Reviews EMR/paper medical records prior to patient encounters to ensure chart is in order and includes all information that will be needed by the provider for the encounter.
Obtains outside patient records, films and other reports as needed by the providers
Performs sterilization/autoclaving of procedure instruments with training.
Assists with maintenance and routine equipment checks as directed by supervisor.
Maintains, clean and stock exam rooms and nursing unit.
Keeps all supply/equipment, trays/kits fully stocked at all times.
Checks inventory medical supplies and provides order requests to appropriate person
Ensures provider has all paperwork needed for each exam, including previous reports, H&P's, lab results, and referral slips.
Ensures that previous medical records are received and scanned into patients’ chart for scheduled appointments
Answers and fields patient calls
label and deliver lab specimens to HFH as directed by RN or MD
Uses required computer programs proficiently.
Other duties and tasks as assigned.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality within the Inland Imaging companies and Inland’s customers.
Follows all Health and Safety policies and guidelines of Inland Imaging or its partners depending on work location.
Follows all company policies including those regarding harassment, non-retaliation, discrimination, respectful workplace, and related policies.
Follows all policies regarding HIPAA, non-disclosure of confidential information and company security.
Honest, pleasant manner and good personal hygiene.
Free of alcohol and drug abuse.
Ability to access multiple worksites in a timely manner.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail oriented; ability to multi-task; organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education through professional journals, approved seminars, etc.
Ability to consider individual needs in communication with and assessment and treatment of patients of all ages.
Adheres to departmental standards and personnel policies by demonstrating professional demeanor in conduct and appearance.
Follows company departmental standards and personnel policies by using good teamwork and communication skills to help identify concerns and solutions, assisting where needed to ensure a smooth functioning department.
Performs other duties as required by displaying team spirit and self-growth, accepting and performing other projects and responsibilities, and requesting other projects and responsibilities.
Attendance is required for this position.
Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed.
Treats all patients with dignity and respect
Provides excellent customer service
Conforms to Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations
Complies with PHI (Protected Health Information)
Demonstrates the Inland Imaging Core Values Show We Care, Do The Right Thing, Maximize Individual Potential, Challenge Convention