Medical Assistant (10783)

NOTCH•Fairfax, VT

4d•$17 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

To provide clerical and clinical assistance to medical providers in the delivery of patient health care. This role involves direct patient care, rooming patients, performing vital signs, administering injections, triaging medical needs under provider supervision, updating medical data, assisting during procedures, handling referrals and phone calls, collecting specimens, executing standing orders, initiating preventive care measures, engaging patients in self-management, assisting with patient education, communicating effectively with patients, verifying patient information, preparing prior authorizations, transcribing messages, maintaining medical supplies, ensuring sanitation of exam rooms, entering child vaccinations, conducting chart reviews, and monitoring the fax machine. The position also includes participation in Quality Improvement projects and staff meetings.

Requirements

Ability to perform venipuncture, administer injections, and complete CLIA waived lab tests
Knowledge of correct specimen handling procedures
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of OSHA manual and standards, including appropriate hazardous waste handling and disposal
Knowledge of billing codes and procedures
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize work load
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Computer skills
Ability to function within a team environment to achieve stated objectives
High School Diploma
2 years Medical Assistant experience preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

Performs the duties of a receptionist.
Interacts with patients and members of the care team to provide a range of care services.
Direct patient care
Room patients
Perform vital signs
Perform injections
Triages medical needs under the direct supervision and collaboration of a Provider
Updates medical data, medications, and health problems in charts
Assists medical providers during procedures and exams
Handles referrals and phone calls to other provider offices for appointments; makes “callbacks” or follow ups for medical concerns as necessary
Collects specimens for outside laboratory testing and performs basic in-house laboratory tests
May execute organization approved standing orders per written procedure
May initiate and/or execute age-appropriate preventive care measures (within scope of practice)
Engage patient in self-management action planning
Assists Provider with patient education and instructions, self-management tools, and counseling on healthy behaviors
Effectively communicates with patients using techniques such as motivational interviewing when appropriate
Verifies presence of superbill and checks charts for insurance changes and patient information
Prepares prior authorizations
Transcribes telephone messages from prescription line
Maintains appropriate levels of unexpired medical supplies on crash cart and in clinic
Maintains sanitation of exam rooms and equipment (wipes down thermometers, otoscopes, exam tables, etc....)
Enter child vaccinations on Vermont Department of Health website
Conducts Medicaid and Sliding Fee chart reviews
Monitors fax machine and distributes faxes.
Participates in Quality Improvement projects under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor and/or Office Manager.
Participates in training sessions, monthly and daily staff meetings
Performs other duties as assigned.