Medical Assistant - Womens Care

Grace Health • Corbin, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Prepare patients prior to physician examinations and assist in exams and procedures. This role is crucial in ensuring patients are ready for their appointments and supporting physicians during examinations and medical procedures. The Medical Assistant will also be involved in various administrative and clinical tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the women's care department.

Requirements

• Completed a recognized medical assistant program
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills
• High-school diploma
• Significant on-the-job experience or certification as a medical assistant
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized
• Strong communication skills must speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarifications; responds well to questions.
• Must be knowledgeable on medications, disease processes, diets, etc. to effectively educate patients; and properly answer patient’s questions

Nice To Haves

• Pleasant personality
• Cooperative attitude
• Working knowledge of setting up and assisting with minor surgery, suturing, casting, social service exams, gynecologic exams, toenail removal, and cryosurgery
• Knowledge of all vaccines and injectable medications.
• Knowledge of closing office procedure-turn off equipment, clean exam rooms, clean instruments, restock exam rooms etc.
• Flexible in being able to multitask

Responsibilities

• Greet patient in waiting room and escort them to the exam room.
• Prepare patients for examination; take vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respirations, height, weight, and pulse oximetry).
• Document chief complaint, past medical surgical, social, and family histories and updates as needed in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Properly prepare the patient for the exam and assist the physician as needed with exams, ultrasounds, and procedures.
• Ensure all pertinent pre-clinic laboratory or other pertinent data is in chart at time of visit (e.g., hospital follow ups, Kaspers, etc.).
• Review and update immunization records.
• Assist with minor surgery, suturing, casting, social service exams, gynecologic exams, toenail removal, and cryosurgery.
• Perform phlebotomy, urinalysis, and other in-office laboratories.
• Prepare slides for urinalysis, KOH, and wet prep microscopic exam.
• Practice Universal Precautions at all times utilizing available safety equipment (gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, gowns, etc.).
• Maintain well-cleaned/sanitized and stocked rooms and laboratory area.
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies.
• Clean and sanitize instruments regularly.
• Perform in-office diagnostic testing such as EKG, Diabetic Retinopathy and PFT along with CLIA waived testing.
• Operate lab computer to assist in entering laboratory tests and retrieving results.
• Administer injectable medications, using proper intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal technique, proper needle size, and correct injection sites.
• Prepare and administer immunizations, allergy, or other injections.
• Assist with phone triage and scheduling patient appointments as needed.
• Perform closing office procedures: turn off equipment, clean exam rooms, clean instruments, restock exam rooms etc.
• Inform appropriate personnel on when supply inventory for exam rooms and/or lab are low.
• Maintain current license, and certification if applicable.
• Assist with lifting patients as needed, always using proper body mechanics and lifting techniques.
• Cover clerical positions with filing and telephone operations when employees are on break, lunch, and away for other absences when necessary.
• Obtain patient insurance pre-authorization for all medications, referrals and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Update job knowledge regularly by participating in educational opportunities and/or reading professional publications.
• Educate patients on medications, disease processes, diets, etc.
• Embrace a team-based approach to patient care and understand that each role is important to success.
• Demonstrate excellent team communication and coordination to provide high-quality patient care.
• Communicate professionally with community organizations, health plans, facilities, and specialists.
• Understand and embrace the concept of population management and proactively address the needs of patients and families served by this practice.
• Demonstrate skill and knowledge related to effective communication with vulnerable patient populations.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities within the organization to ensure patients receive high-quality care.
• Participate in the review and evaluation processes of practice performance and help to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in Grace Health's advocacy program.
• Follow policies and procedures of the office, including administrative, clinical, quality assurance, and personnel.
• Maintain good attendance (daily, meetings, and other assignment tasks).
• Maintain timely documentation of all work assignments.
• Keep supervisor informed about attendance and job assignments.
• Work effectively and at an efficient timely pace.
• Work cooperatively with providers, administration, and peers.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED