Medical Assistant - Beloit Clinic Specialty Clinics

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

3d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Beloit Health System is seeking compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented Medical Assistants to join our healthcare team at Beloit Clinic in Beloit, WI. The Medical Assistant will support providers in delivering high-quality patient care by performing both clinical and administrative duties in a fast-paced medical office environment. Shift: 1st Schedule: 8a-5p Hours per week: 36-40 hours per week Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible Department: Various Specialties - Dermatology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and Pulmonology

Requirements

Certified or Registered as Medical Assistant at time of employment (CMA, CCMA, or RMA)
Must be CPR certified within 3 months of hire
Strong critical thinking abilities
Requires excellent verbal and written communication and counseling skills

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience desirable
Willingness to learn phlebotomy and point of care labs
Preferred Experience with Electronic Medical Records
Prior experience in clinic specialty preferred, but willing to train

Responsibilities

Prepare patient documentation and medical record in preparation for appointment.
Escort patient to room, obtains vitals and updates medical record, which would include a brief medical history or chief complaint, current medication, allergies, smoking status, pain status, immunization status, and all meaningful use data collection.
Prepare patient for examination or procedure.
Ensure consent is signed and dated for procedures and performs "Time out" with Physician/LIP when appropriate.
Assist Physician/LIP with examinations and/or procedures.
Administer medications ordered by Physicians/LIP and update medical record after administering medication.
Maintain and update accurate electronic medical record.
Receive and handle telephone calls to department. Assist with triaging calls under the supervision of a licensed health care professional.
Assist Physician/LIP with educating the patient and families.
Demonstrate effectiveness and courtesy in scheduling patients for appointments.
Ensure patient safety while handling, transporting and providing medications to patients; protects patients from various hazards, falls, disease exposure, etc.
Review basic physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families.
Adhere to infection control policies.
Demonstrate ability to navigate efficiently computer software applicable to department.
Perform unit specific duties according to established unit-based competencies.
Participate in quality assurance activities.
Ensure appropriate supplies are on hand
Assure timely completion of assigned duties.
Rooming patients
Monitoring patient flow
Returning phone messages
Obtaining patient histories and vital signs
Administering medications
Assisting with diagnostic procedures and/or treatments
Maintaining the patient's medical record
Stocking rooms
Assisting with medical emergencies
Scheduling appointments
Completing pre-certifications
Completing patient forms - i.e. FMLA, short-term, long-term disability forms, etc.
Refilling medications per protocol
Assisting with clinical duties
Ordering supplies
Cleaning exam rooms