Medical Assistant- Newport Ovation Primary Care

SEP Summit Medical Group • Newport, KY

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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 maintains compliance with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA requirements. The position reports to the Practice Manager or Team Leader. Clinical duties vary by practice and may include obtaining vital signs, assisting with exams and procedures, administering injections and immunizations, performing EKGs and laboratory procedures, collecting patient samples, and answering and triaging patient calls and questions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Meet one of the following experience or training pathways: one year of MA, CNA, PCA, STNA, or SEH Clinical Care Tech experience; completion of an MA program and MA externship; completion of SEP MA Internship; completion of an EMT Certification Program; or a degree in Health or Biological Sciences that includes hands-on clinical patient care activities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms; interview patients; measure and document vital signs and patient history in the chart.
• Explain the visit and exam to patients, address their concerns, and document appropriately.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Perform nursing procedures under provider supervision and provide patient instructions as directed by providers.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by providers.
• Ensure patient charts are complete and accurate, and complete forms needed for revenue-cycle operations.
• Maintain supplies in exam rooms and workstations; clean and disinfect exam rooms; clean, maintain, or sterilize equipment and instruments; and report equipment malfunctions.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA requirements and maintain required logs and checks, including those for refrigerators, emergency and expired medications, oxygen, and cold sterilization fluid.
• Assist with patient requests; take telephone messages; respond to patient, provider, and pharmacy calls; and triage and process messages for providers.
• Complete referrals, schedule outpatient tests, and obtain precertification.
• File and distribute patient information accurately and promptly, and work with the Central Billing Office as needed to resolve patient issues.
• Follow the Scribe policy when working as a scribe.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Practice Manager.

Benefits

• No nights, holidays, or weekends, with exceptions for Urgent Care and After-Hours Clinics.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) with match.
• Opportunity for career growth.

What This Job Offers

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