Med Assistant Cert - Clin

Covenant Health•Crossville, TN

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs basic nursing procedures and assists physicians or practitioners with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care. The position is with CH Women's Care Cumberland, part of Covenant Medical Group, which provides coordinated, patient-centered care across East Tennessee.

Requirements

Certified Medical Assistant certification is required.
Minimum experience: none specified.
No minimum education is specified; education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license or certification.

Responsibilities

Follow departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment practices, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Perform basic nursing procedures, including measuring height and weight, taking vital signs, and completing ambulatory intake.
Perform venipunctures and injections as indicated and permitted by scope of practice.
Interview patients, obtain initial basic evaluation information, enter information into the EMR, and report it to the appropriate practitioner.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families, using AIDET communication fundamentals and respecting patient comfort and privacy.
Assist physicians or practitioners with examinations, procedures, and other direct patient care processes.
Maintain adequate supplies and necessary equipment.
Monitor and ensure accurate recording in patient medical records; maintain required reports and statistics.
Assist with medical record requests and scan documentation into the medical record.
Inspect the area daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, and take corrective action when appropriate.
Clean and restock examination rooms daily and transport instruments to sterile processing as needed.
Assist with chart preparation and provider schedule management, and provide other assigned provider support.
Assist with note preparation, verbal order entry within scope of practice and leadership guidelines, order proposals, and prescription refill management.
Perform reception duties, including professional telephone scripting, documenting messages in message pools, and scheduling or rescheduling appointments in real time.
Deliver care appropriate to the age-specific needs of the population served and demonstrate competence in critical skills.
Support professional development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Cooperate with personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental coordination, and infection control practices.
Attend required meetings, contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment, show initiative, and promote positive relationships with coworkers.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete annual required education assignments; work toward goals and objectives; and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.