Medical Assistant - PRN Pool

McLeod Health

118d

About The Position

The position involves assisting the physician in assessing the needs of patients based on information collected through history, observation, physical exam, telephone triage, and analysis of diagnostic results. The role includes performing direct patient care, such as triage, assessment, procedures, treatments, patient education, discharge, and follow-up instructions. The medical assistant prepares patients to be seen by the provider and collects and documents pertinent information through communication with patients and family, including vital signs, history, and chief complaint. Additionally, the position requires performing chart preparation and scanning necessary documents into the patient's medical record as appropriate.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician in assessing the needs of patients based on information collected through history, observation, physical exam, telephone triage, and analysis of diagnostic results.
• Performs direct patient care, including triage, assessment, procedures, treatments, patient education, discharge, and follow-up instructions.
• Prepares patients to be seen by the provider.
• Collects and documents pertinent information through communication with patients and family, including vital signs, history, and chief complaint.
• Performs chart prep and scans necessary documents in patient's medical record as appropriate.
• Performs specialized tests such as electrocardiography, pulmonary function tests, sleep studies, Holter monitors, and selected laboratory procedures as needed.
• Prepares and administers medications as ordered by the physician.
• Assists provider with treatments and procedures as needed.
• Schedules testing and referral appointments for patients per provider instructions.
• Consults with patients on telephone calls, addressing problems or referring calls to the physician.
• Performs follow-up calls to patients as necessary.
• Cleans and straightens examination rooms between patients according to OSHA standards.
• Keeps all necessary instruments clean and in examination rooms.
• Sets up and maintains equipment and notifies office management of any malfunction.
• Maintains medical supply inventory, checks expiration dates on medications and vaccines, and disposes of outdated medications.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all equipment needed to perform duties.
• Schedules and reschedules appointments as necessary.
• Proficient in assisting patients to sign up for MyChart and encouraging patients to use MyChart as the main form of communication.
• Promotes a climate conducive to learning through encouragement of co-worker's formal and informal continuing education.
• Actively participates in departmental quality improvement projects.
• Promotes the practice mission and philosophy.
• Projects a positive image of the practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals