Medical Assistant - PRN

NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC•St. Joseph, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This PRN (as needed) hourly position is for a Medical Assistant at the South Side Health Center in St. Joseph, MO. The Medical Assistant will work cooperatively with providers, supervisors, and personnel to achieve the goals of Northwest Health Services (NHS). This role involves administering medications and treatments, assisting patients with ambulation and procedures, preparing lab specimens, and maintaining patient records. The Medical Assistant will also be responsible for preparing exam rooms, managing medical supplies, and communicating patient information to other healthcare providers. A key aspect of this role is maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with HIPAA regulations. The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to handle stressful situations, and a professional demeanor.

Requirements

Possess high school diploma or equivalent.
Must possess current BLS certification.
Possess light typing skills, computer knowledge required.
Must demonstrate accuracy, proficiency, and efficiency.
Must possess ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients, and other individuals encountered in the course of employment.
Ability to visually assess patient condition and communicate with the patients and families with tact and professionalism.
Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License, and proof of insurance for personal vehicle used for business.
Must be able to talk, see, hear, react, stand, kneel, walk and lift up to 50 lbs.
Possess cognitive skills necessary to read and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral or written form necessary to understanding medical terminology, medical records and identifying problems and offering solutions.
Must be able to handle stressful situations.
Must respect and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
The Medical Assistant may not at any time, exercise or receive delegation that involves clinical reasoning, nursing judgement, or critical decision making.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years experience in a hospital or clinic setting (preferred).
Must possess a certified/registered MA certification (preferred) or diploma from an accredited MA program.

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with Northwest Health Services (NHS) providers, supervisors, and personnel to carry out the goals and objectives of NHS according to governing body requirements and established internal policies and procedures.
Treat others respectfully whether it is a patient, fellow employee, member of management, customer, vendor or visitor to our premises.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards in accordance with physician, psychiatrist or APRN directives.
Assist patients to ambulate, assist patients onto and off of exam tables, and in and out of wheel chairs.
Assist physician, psychiatrist or APRN in distributing appropriate patient education materials, and communicate that information to the patient in a tactful and professional manner.
Prepare lab specimens for shipment, as requested. (Pap smears, biopsy, cultures, etc.)
Assists physician, psychiatrist or APRN with procedures and properly maintains equipment before and after procedures.
Receive and implement activities related to standing orders, medication administration, medication refills for physician and/or APRN.
Prepare exam rooms and required instruments/ equipment for procedures and treatments, and then restock rooms after vacating patients as necessary.
Prepare patient record information for provider referrals and communicates significant information to other health care providers/entities as required.
Assists provider with procedures and properly maintains equipment before and after procedures.
Answers patient and hospital phone calls as advised by provider. Assesses patient telephone calls, walk-in patients, etc.
Reviews charts for completeness for daily appointments. Execute and document all refills, telephone conversations, and patient office visits in the electronic patient medical record.
Determine needs for medical supplies, including oxygen, and non-narcotic injectables, prepares a list as specified in policy and procedure for ordering by designated person.
Maintain tracking log for all lab, x-ray and referrals.
Attend and actively participate in Clinical Staff meetings, in-services and educational programs.
Documents all assessments, treatments, procedures and medications in medical record, electronic or paper during times of system downtime procedures.
Complies with all regulatory agencies, directives, standards and regulations. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Must comply with the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.
Maintains current CPR certifications.
Performs other duties as assigned.