Medical Assistant - Helen Keller Hospital, PN HKH Shoals Urology, Full Time, 1st Shift

HH Health System•Sheffield, AL

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Acts as collaborative member of the Practice Network team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. Initiates patient care assessments, gathers vital signs, prepares patient and exam room for procedures, and collects specimens. Provides patient education and support as needed to assist physician, patient and family. Returns patient phone calls. Assesses problems/conditions requiring visit and accurately documents in medical records. Greets and screens patient for appropriate information, preparing for examination by provider. Assists provider in examination, treatment and referral of patient, preparing necessary paperwork, equipment, etc. Initiates testing ordered by provider, to include completion of paperwork and scheduling of appointments. Gives injections to patients of all ages. Assists with patient education. Maintains medical record entries and provides oversight of medical record content. Assists in referral management and tracking. Calls in prescription information as necessary and under direction of provider. Maintains appropriate level of medical supplies and drugs, to include inventorying and ordering. Develops and maintains a useful documentation system for care that complies with legal, JCAHO and quality management requirements. Perform x-rays under the direction of the physician. Ensures patients are charged accurately for services. Maintains files with referral slips and authorizations and makes appointments for consults while adhering to office scheduling policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
Completion of Certified Medical Assistant Program or 3-4 years of experience
Minimum of one year clinic experience in family or pediatric care setting
Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly
Must be able to use computer, fax machine and copy machine

Nice To Haves

Completion of the CNA, or LPN preferred
Phlebotomy experience preferred

Responsibilities

Initiates patient care assessments
Gathers vital signs
Prepares patient and exam room for procedures
Collects specimens
Provides patient education and support
Returns patient phone calls
Assesses problems/conditions requiring visit and accurately documents in medical records
Greets and screens patient for appropriate information
Assists provider in examination, treatment and referral of patient
Initiates testing ordered by provider
Gives injections to patients of all ages
Maintains medical record entries and provides oversight of medical record content
Assists in referral management and tracking
Calls in prescription information as necessary and under direction of provider
Maintains appropriate level of medical supplies and drugs, to include inventorying and ordering
Develops and maintains a useful documentation system for care that complies with legal, JCAHO and quality management requirements
Perform x-rays under the direction of the physician
Ensures patients are charged accurately for services
Maintains files with referral slips and authorizations and makes appointments for consults while adhering to office scheduling policies