Medical Assistant - Peds Neurology - FT - Days - $2,500 Sign on Bonus - MPG

Memorial Healthcare

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office. This role is crucial for ensuring an excellent patient experience and supporting the clinical team in providing high-quality care. The Medical Assistant will be involved in various aspects of patient care, from initial assessment and documentation to patient education and administrative tasks. The position requires critical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Accredited Program (Required)
BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Can be graduate of an accredited EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or MA (Medical Assistant) Diploma program, possess Medical Assistant Registration or Medical Assistant Certification; or have six (6) months of patient care experience.
Six (6) months of patient care experience in lieu of graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or EMT program.

Responsibilities

Follow-up on reported issues and assists with service recovery.
Reviews/Documents Social Determinants.
Provides education/resources as needed.
Round with patients in practice to ensure Excellent Patient Experience is met.
Activates of My Chart Accounts where appropriate.
Ensures Telehealth connectivity for scheduled appointments and trouble shoots as needed.
Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
Documents patient care provided.
Provides discharge instructions and follows-up with patient as needed.
Recognizes and seeks help in emergent situations.
Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning/disinfection per protocol, and troubleshooting.
Maintains examination areas.
Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Under the supervision of physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs, height and weight, takes brief history on current illness or injury, current medications, allergies, required screenings, and other pertinent information as appropriate.
Reviews patient charts to ensure imaging is available and all pertinent information to maximize appointment.
Manages and facilitates all in-basket messages and patient phone calls.
Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy, splint application and procedural tray/room set-up.