Medical Assistant (MA) Vascular Surgery

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Edgewood, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant reports to the Practice Manager or Team Leader and provides clinical support to the physician and mid-level providers. This role involves providing instructions to patients as directed by the providers and ensuring compliance with all OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA regulations, as well as completing all duties vital to business operations. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is a large and respected medical provider in the Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana, and Greater Cincinnati region, committed to transforming healthcare through innovative treatments and technology. St. Elizabeth Physicians, an affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, shares the mission to improve the health of the people they serve. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics.

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
Obtaining vital signs (manual blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature)
Assisting providers with exams and procedures
Administering injections and immunizations
Performing EKG and other essential laboratory procedures
Collecting patient samples (fingerstick, throat/nose swabs, urine)
Answer and triage patient phone calls and questions