Medical Assistant | Hematology & Oncology | PRN Status

Logan Health Medical Center • Kalispell, MT

3d

About The Position

Under clinical supervision, assists in the delivery of patient care and treatment according to policies and procedures and Logan Health (LH) MAU/UAP (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel) scope of practice. Provides administrative support and works collaboratively with Physicians, Advanced Practice Clinicians, RNs, LPNs and other department staff to meet the physical, psychosocial, education and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) of the below required: Graduate of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited medical assisting program. Completion of a medical assistant program offered by a school accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization recognized by the US Department of Education, which includes a minimum of 720 clock hours of training in medical assisting skills, including an externship of no less than 160 hours.
• Must successfully pass a minimum of one (1) of the following exams within twelve (12) months of hire. Certified Medical Assistant Exam through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Registered Medical Assistant Exam through American Medical Technologists (AMT) Clinical Medical Assistant Exam through the National Health Career Association (NHA) National Certified Medical Assistant Exam through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Exam through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
• ALL LH MAs/UAPs must practice within the LH defined MA/UAP scope of practice and may not perform any tasks outside their scope or for which competency has not been validated and documented.
• Must successfully complete all onboarding education and competencies prior to performing the competency specific tasks on a patient.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a practice setting preferred.
• Current Health Care Provider CPR preferred or must successfully complete prior to completion of orientation.
• Medical office experience and medical terminology training preferred.
• Possess working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, basic laboratory values, and pharmacology preferred.
• Knowledge and familiarity with medical equipment and instruments, common safety hazards and precautions, patient rights, regulatory standards and aseptic technique and infection control preferred.
• Knowledge of Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and confidentiality requirements preferred.
• Must employ critical thinking skills, respond to a changing workload in a positive and professional manner, and prioritize and seek assistance as appropriate.
• Possess interpersonal skills and communication necessary to interact with patients, families and providers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Receives and prepares patient for examination and treatment per practice procedure and protocol.
• Obtains and records history and vital signs.
• Charts and documents in medical record and collects laboratory specimens as needed.
• Prepares room, equipment and supplies as indicated by particular examination or patient’s needs.
• Assists Physician and/or Advanced Practice Clinician in preparing for minor procedures and physical examinations.
• Performs minor procedures to include, but may not be limited to; suture and staple removal, application of dressings, splints, casts, etc.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment per assigned area(s) policies and procedures.
• Assists with appointments, diagnostic tests, treatments, procedures and surgery.
• May assist with patient registration, collection of co-payments and prior authorizations.
• Collects patient information from incoming calls and/or patient portal messages for appropriate referrals to nurse, physician and/or advanced practice clinician.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Under supervision of department leadership, participates in process improvement and/or risk related departmental activities.
• With approved scribe training and competencies (as applicable) May perform as a scribe and accurately transcribe medical reports.
• Proofreads all work transcribed to ensure proper patient and physician names, spelling, and punctuation.
• Applies expert knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, English rules of transcription and proofreading of all medical dictation.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of elements of a medical note, new techniques, new medications and new terminology in order to produce quality reports.
• Researches and follows up on incomplete dictation.
• Works with providers to assure that all documentation is entered into patient records appropriately.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Benefits

• PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan and have access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• Additionally, they may qualify for hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours, offering extra compensation based on department-specific scheduling needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees