Med Assistant Cert - Clin

Covenant Health•Harriman, TN

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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 at Roane Surgical Group. The position involves clinical support, patient intake, documentation, provider support, reception duties, and maintenance of a safe and well-stocked clinical environment. The role is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, on the day shift.

Requirements

Certified Medical Assistant certification is required.
Minimum experience: none specified.
Minimum education: none specified; education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license or certification.

Responsibilities

Follow departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment requirements, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Perform basic nursing procedures, including measuring patient height and weight according to oncology best practice, taking vital signs, and completing ambulatory intake.
Perform venipunctures and injections as indicated and within 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, respecting comfort and privacy and using AIDET communication fundamentals.
Assist physicians or practitioners with examinations, procedures, and other direct patient-care processes.
Maintain adequate stock of 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; 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 phone scripting, documenting messages in message pools, and scheduling or rescheduling appointments in real time.
Demonstrate competence in critical skills and deliver care appropriate to the age-specific needs of the population served.
Participate in educational programs, review current literature, and attend in-service meetings and workshops to support professional growth and development.
Cooperate with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies.
Attend required meetings and complete required annual education assignments.
Support a positive work environment and teamwork, demonstrate initiative, and promote positive relationships with coworkers.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; work toward goals and objectives; and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.