Medical Assistant (MA) Vascular Surgery Edgwood

SEP Summit Medical Group•Edgewood, MD

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers and gives patients instructions as directed by providers. The role also supports business operations and ensures compliance with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA regulations. The Medical Assistant reports to the Practice Manager or Team Leader. Clinical responsibilities may vary by practice and can include taking vital signs, assisting providers with examinations and procedures, administering injections and immunizations, performing EKGs and laboratory procedures, collecting patient samples, and answering and triaging patient calls. The position is regular and scheduled for 40 hours. It has no nights, holidays, or weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Must meet at least one of the following experience or training pathways: one year of experience as an MA, CNA, PCA, STNA, or SEH Clinical Care Tech; completion of an MA program including a hands-on MA externship; completion of a SEP internship; completion of EMT certification; or a degree in Health or Biological Sciences that includes hands-on clinical patient-care activities, such as Athletic Trainer.
Comply with applicable OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA requirements.

Nice To Haves

An approved credential such as CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA, or EMT.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms; interview them; measure and document vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
Document appropriate patient history in the patient chart.
Give patients clear directions, address concerns about examinations, and document as appropriate.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during examinations.
Perform nursing procedures under provider supervision.
Provide patient instructions under the direction of providers.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by providers.
Ensure patient-chart information is complete and accurate.
Complete forms necessary for the revenue cycle, including order verification or clarification, waivers for non-covered services, and encounter forms.
Maintain adequate supplies in exam rooms and at the workstation.
Clean and disinfect exam rooms; clean, maintain, and sterilize equipment and instruments.
Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
Comply with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA requirements.
Maintain logs and perform required checks, including refrigerator temperatures, emergency and expired medications, oxygen, and cold sterilization fluid changes.
Assist with patient requests.
Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient, provider, and pharmacy calls.
Triage and process messages from patients and front-office staff to providers.
Complete referrals, schedule outpatient tests, and obtain precertification.
File and distribute patient information accurately and promptly.
Work with the Central Billing Office as needed to resolve patient issues.
If working as a scribe, follow the guidelines in the Scribe policy.
Perform other duties assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Practice Manager.
Depending on practice requirements, obtain vital signs; assist with exams and procedures; administer injections and immunizations; perform EKGs and laboratory procedures; collect fingerstick, throat/nose swab, and urine samples; and answer and triage patient calls and questions.