Medical Assistant or LPN Scribe Dermatology

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • New Berlin, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position is responsible for preparing and rooming patients for examinations, performing laboratory procedures, assisting physicians with procedures and surgeries, administering medications under physician orders, and providing basic patient instructions. The role involves communicating with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure smooth clinic flow, accurately documenting patient information in the electronic medical record in real-time, and preparing orders for follow-up testing, labs, medications, and referrals. The Medical Assistant or LPN Scribe must demonstrate knowledge of age-appropriate patient care and possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data. This role requires proficiency in computer skills, including electronic medical records, and a high attention to detail for accurate health information documentation. The position operates in a fast-paced and potentially stressful environment and may involve travel, exposing the incumbent to various weather and road conditions.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in medical assisting, medical transcription, emergency medical services, patient service and/or as a health care professional with demonstrated proficiency in medical terminology and technical spelling.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• Successful completion of Aurora authorized medical scribe training course within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills, within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, including basic human anatomy and coding.
• Demonstrates familiarity with medication names and medical procedures.
• Knowledge of essential elements of documenting a provider-patient encounter, HIPAA compliance, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity and confidentiality for the patient while assisting physician.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships.
• Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, patient service, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance.
• Proficient computer skills including: advanced keyboarding, above average typing speed, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems.
• Must have a high attention to detail and accuracy when documenting health information.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced and stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e. chief complaint, allergies, and/or medications).
• Performs laboratory procedures (i.e. strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.
• Assists the physician/advance practice provider (APP) with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administers routine medications, under physician/APP orders, which may include but are not limited to immunizations, antibiotics, vitamins and topical agents.
• Provides basic patient instructions on the performance of routine tasks or skills.
• Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services.
• Refers questions to registered nurses and physicians/providers per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed.
• Communicates with physicians and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Effectively communicates accurate and timely information with the patient.
• Prepares and assembles medical record documentation/chart for physician prior to patient visit.
• Anticipates physician needs for patient visits by obtaining internal and external previous medical records and test results.
• Ensures that all elements of documentation are complete and accurate.
• Enters the patient room with the physician/clinician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation in real time using electronic medical record applications.
• Documents the physician/clinician's communication with the patient using appropriate medical terms and phrasing.
• Prepares (pends) orders including follow-up testing, lab orders, medication orders, consults and/or referrals and the associated diagnosis to be connected with those orders.
• Documents the correct follow-up instructions and level of service designation based on the physician/clinician's direction.
• Assists in data entry from devices or other sources.
• Completes medical records for each encounter ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Under physician/clinician direction, updates patient history and other pertinent health information in the patient record.
• Prepares and sends all documentation for review and approval.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree