Medical Assistant (MA) Weight Management
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides clinical support to the physician and mid-level providers, reporting to the Practice Manager or Team Leader. This role involves providing instructions to patients as directed by providers and ensuring compliance with all OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA regulations, as well as completing all duties vital to business operations. St. Elizabeth Healthcare, along with St. Elizabeth Physicians, is a prominent medical provider in the Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana, and Greater Cincinnati region, dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to improving community health.
Requirements
- Minimum: High School Diploma/G.E.D.
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
- MUST have one of the following: 1 year MA, CNA, PCA, STNA, or SEH Clinical Care Tech experience
- MUST have one of the following: Completion of MA Program including hands-on MA externship
- MUST have one of the following: Completion of SEP Internship
- MUST have one of the following: Completion of EMT certification
- MUST have one of the following: Degree in Health or Biological Sciences inclusive of hands-on clinical patient care activities such as Athletic Trainer
Nice To Haves
- An approved credential, such as the CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA or EMT
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patients’ chart
- Document the appropriate patient history in patients’ chart
- Provide clear direction to the patient, address patient concerns about the exam and document appropriately in-patient chart
- Prepare the patient for the exam
- Assist the provider(s) during the examination
- Perform nursing procedures under the supervision of the providers
- Provide instructions to patient under direction of the provider(s)
- Collecting/preparing laboratory specimens and performing basic laboratory tests
- Preparing and administering medications as directed by the provider
- Ensure all information is complete and accurate in-patient chart
- Ensure completion of all forms vital to the revenue cycle (i.e. verification/clarification of orders, waivers for non-covered services, encounter form)
- Maintain adequate level of supplies in exam rooms and workstation
- Clean and disinfect exam rooms
- Perform cleaning, maintenance, and/or sterilization of equipment and instruments
- Report malfunction of equipment to appropriate supervisor
- OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA compliance
- Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)
- Assist with completion of patient requests
- Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/provider/pharmacy calls
- Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to providers
- Completion of referral process/outpatient test scheduling, and precertification
- Timely and accurate filing/distribution of all patient information
- Interact with Central Billing Office as needed to resolve patient issues
- If working as a scribe, will follow guidelines for scribing as described in the Scribe policy
- Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Practice Manager
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 403b with Match
- Opportunity for Career Growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
