Medical Assistant - Medical Group Float Pool | Part-Time, Day Shift

Phelps Health • Sanford, ME

106d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant functions within his/her skill set in providing patient care as delegated by the clinic LPN/RN, physician or mid-level provider (APP). Must be well organized, display a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, detail oriented, able to multitask efficiently, critical thinker and able to perform in a fast-paced work environment.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or Medical Specialist program required or equivalent amount of working experience as a Medical Assistant.
• High school diploma.
• One-year Medical Assistant or other medical specialist experience preferred but not required.
• Medical Clinic experience preferred.
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through an approved accrediting organization, such as the American Medical Technologist (AMT) preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement.
• Notifies the licensed nurse when patient condition changes to ensure that patient care is provided in an optimally safe environment.
• Provides direct interaction to patients in the clinic including escorting patients to rooms, obtaining vital signs, EKG’s, verification of medications, allergies, past medical/surgical/family history and chief complaint/visit reason according to provider preference.
• Documents accurate information in the patient chart in a timely manner.
• Routes phone messages, patient questions, and telephone communications to appropriate personnel.
• Acts as a general liaison between physician/APP and patient.
• Calls patients with normal/abnormal test results, answers questions and assists physician with return calls.
• Assists with renewal and authorization of medications and administers medications (oral, IM and SQ) as ordered.
• Performs point of care lab testing and obtains blood samples and other specimens for lab testing as ordered.
• Schedules appointments, surgeries, diagnostic procedures, and admissions as ordered by the physician.
• Completes necessary paperwork, prior authorization, referrals and documentation in a timely manner.
• Monitors supply inventory, assuring adequate supplies, cleans and stocks exam areas.
• Informs and sets up patients and/or guardian for My Chart at the time of service and informs and educates patients regarding the benefits of signing up for My Chart.
• Assists in orientating and training new medical assistants.
• Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, works as a team and assists all team members, and meets attendance/punctuality requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees