Medical Assistant / LPN - NH Neurospine - Full Time

SolutionHealth•Bedford, TX

About The Position

The Medical Assistant / LPN assists providers in administering patient care in assigned clinical areas. The role supports patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatments, and dressing changes, and performs general administrative duties in accordance with JCAHO, CLIA, NCQA, government standards, and company policies and procedures. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The position has MA I and MA II qualification pathways. Both require a high school diploma or GED and specified medical assistant education or experience. MA I requires one year of relevant healthcare experience, which may include an externship; one to two years in a clinical ambulatory care setting is preferred. MA II requires at least three years of experience as a Medical Assistant. Certification requirements differ by level.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
MA I: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program; graduate of an MA training program with an externship; one year of relevant healthcare experience with formal training (such as LNA, EMT, or Combat Medic); or one year of prior experience as a Medical Assistant.
MA I: One year of relevant healthcare experience, which may include an externship.
MA II: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, graduate of an MA training program with an externship, or at least three years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
MA II: At least three years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
MA II: CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification required.
BLS authorization required within 90 days of employment and must be maintained during employment.
Perform duties in accordance with JCAHO, CLIA, NCQA, government standards, and company policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

MA I: One to two years of experience in a clinical ambulatory care setting.
MA I: CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification preferred.
MA II: One to two years of experience in a clinical ambulatory care setting is listed as preferred, in addition to the stated three-year Medical Assistant experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Prepare charts for scheduled visits by ensuring diagnostic test results, urgent or emergency care reports, discharge summaries, and consult or primary care provider reports are available in the medical record for the provider.
Room patients for provider visits according to documented criteria, recording the chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, medication list review, and tobacco history accurately and promptly.
Obtain and document age- and condition-specific measurements, including vital signs, height, weight, and pulse oximetry.
Obtain, document, and process specimens using the appropriate collection process and equipment.
Process medication prescription refills according to guidelines using telephonic, electronic, or print methods.
Manage clinical supplies and medication sample areas, ensuring stock is current, stored appropriately, labeled, and maintained at established par levels.
Assist providers with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatments, and dressing changes.
Perform general administrative duties in accordance with applicable standards and company policies and procedures.