Medical Assistant - SRS Surgical Specialties Float Pool - Per Diem - Day Shift

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists patients, staff and physicians as needed to maintain a high level of efficiency of operations and customer service while providing quality care to a designated patient population.

Requirements

Certification of completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

1 Year MA experience in related clinical area.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants -PREFERRED
Hospital Corpsman (HM) - US Navy -PREFERRED

Responsibilities

Successfully complete Clinical Competencies with a score of 90% or greater in each section.
Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in assigned area and within scope of practice.
Perform/assist with all tests and procedures in assigned department.
Administer medications safely and accurately per guidelines and written order.
Ensure verification by licensed person and documentation of all medications administered including two (2) patient identifier verification.
Prepare patient for examination or procedure.
Obtain complete and accurate consent for procedures/surgery.
Prepare and label biopsies in a thorough and accurate manner.
Accurately document patient care per protocol.
Partner with physicians to continuously learn and expand clinical knowledge base.
Listen to patients, collect pertinent information, recognize the urgency of the patient's problem and route to physicians.
Return phone calls according to physician instruction.
Schedule patient appointments (may).
Review pre-printed teaching materials or written instructions from the provider with the patient (in partnership with physician).
Use universal precautions and demonstrate knowledge of infection control policies and procedures.
Provide assistance to PSRs in resolving issues related to front desk responsibilities including scheduling and telephone management.
Act as a positive role model and ensure appropriate service delivery.
Participate in clinical projects as directed by the physician or manager.
Organize and complete daily requirements and responsibilities.
Ensure prompt and efficient return of messages according to established policy.
Troubleshoot and resolve problem calls.
Monitor patient flow, physician schedules and complete daily tasks to ensure quality and meet service standards.
Follow policy and procedure for entering of OCM and utilization of IDX.
Complete work within assigned hours.
Respond to changing circumstances and prioritize patient needs.
Respond to urgent and emergent situations in a calm and capable manner.
Utilize good judgment and problem solving ability.
Ensure readiness of reports and information to maximize patient visit.
Maintain appropriate supply levels.
Participate in and prepare for site inspections and inventories.
Complete department inventories per guidelines.
Enter authorizations and schedule surgeries and procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
Assist in other departments as assigned to meet staffing needs and travel to other sites as business needs arise.
Complete Quality Assurance (QA) assignments and ensure overall department compliance with requirements.
Support and complete quality initiatives: P4P, BMI, DataMart, etc.
Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and Information Systems applications.
Activate emergency procedure per protocol - code, fire, etc.
Document patient care events in a thorough and accurate manner.
Manage and complete AEHR tasks per prescribed time lines.
Support and knowledge of new applications and policies: AEHR, Abbreviations, etc.
Demonstrate typing skills proficiency by using a keyboard, typing proficiently and accurately, a minimum of 30 words per minute with 0-2 errors, and proof work.
Demonstrate knowledge of insurance, utilization review, scheduling requirements and support of front desk responsibilities.
Operate and maintain department equipment.