Medical Assistant- Edgewood IM/Pediatrics

SEP Summit Medical Group•Edgewood, MD

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers and gives patients instructions as directed by providers. The role also supports practice operations and ensures compliance with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA requirements. Depending on the practice, clinical duties may include obtaining vital signs, assisting with exams and procedures, administering injections and immunizations, performing EKGs and laboratory procedures, collecting patient samples, and answering and triaging patient calls. The position reports to the Practice Manager or Team Leader. It is a regular, scheduled 40-hour role and is classified as non-exempt. The posting states that there are no nights, holidays, or weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Must meet one of the following experience or training pathways: one year of experience as an MA, CNA, PCA, STNA, or SEH Clinical Care Tech; completion of an MA program including a hands-on MA externship; completion of a SEP internship; completion of EMT certification; or a degree in Health or Biological Sciences that includes hands-on clinical patient-care activities, such as Athletic Trainer.

Nice To Haves

An approved credential such as CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA, or EMT.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms; interview patients; obtain and document vital signs and patient information in their charts.
Document appropriate patient history in patient charts.
Give patients clear directions, address concerns about exams, and document appropriately.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during examinations.
Perform nursing procedures under provider supervision and give patients instructions as directed by providers.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by providers.
Ensure patient chart information is complete and accurate.
Complete forms required for the revenue cycle, including order verification or clarification, non-covered-service waivers, and encounter forms.
Maintain adequate supplies in exam rooms and workstations; clean and disinfect exam rooms; clean, maintain, and sterilize equipment and instruments; and report equipment malfunctions.
Comply with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA requirements and maintain required logs and checks, including those for refrigerator temperatures, emergency and expired medications, oxygen, and cold sterilization fluid.
Assist with patient requests; take telephone messages; and provide feedback and answers to patient, provider, and pharmacy calls.
Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff for providers.
Complete referrals, outpatient test scheduling, and precertification.
File and distribute patient information accurately and promptly.
Work with the Central Billing Office as needed to resolve patient issues.
Follow the Scribe policy when working as a scribe.
Perform other duties assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Practice Manager.
As required by the practice, obtain vital signs, assist with exams and procedures, administer injections and immunizations, perform EKGs and other laboratory procedures, collect patient samples, and answer and triage patient calls and questions.