Medical Assistant - West Side Clinic

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

1d•$21 - $29

About The Position

Beloit Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Beloit Clinic West Side Clinic. The Medical Assistant assists licensed healthcare professionals with patient care and clinic operations, including preparing patients and records for appointments, rooming patients, obtaining histories and vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. The role also includes maintaining accurate electronic medical records, handling and triaging telephone calls under supervision, scheduling appointments, completing patient forms and pre-certifications, refilling medications according to protocol, ordering supplies, stocking and cleaning rooms, and assisting with medical emergencies. The position is a first-shift role, scheduled 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for 36 hours per week. It is benefits eligible.

Requirements

Certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, or CCMA) at the time of employment.
Must obtain CPR certification within three months of hire.
Strong critical-thinking abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication and counseling skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic medical records.
Prior experience in Family Practice.
Two years of clinical experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepare patient documentation and medical records before appointments.
Escort patients to rooms, obtain vital signs, and update the medical record with relevant history, chief complaint, medications, allergies, smoking status, pain status, immunization status, and meaningful-use data.
Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
Ensure procedure consent is signed and dated and perform a time-out with the Physician/LIP when appropriate.
Assist the Physician/LIP with examinations and procedures.
Administer medications ordered by Physicians/LIP and document medication administration in the medical record.
Maintain and update accurate electronic medical records.
Receive and handle department telephone calls and assist with triage under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional.
Assist the Physician/LIP with educating patients and families.
Schedule patient appointments courteously and effectively.
Promote patient safety when handling, transporting, and providing medications, and protect patients from hazards, falls, and disease exposure.
Review patients’ and families’ basic physical, psychological, and social needs.
Follow infection-control policies.
Navigate department computer software efficiently.
Perform unit-specific duties according to established unit-based competencies.
Participate in quality-assurance activities.
Ensure appropriate supplies are available.
Complete assigned duties in a timely manner.
Assist with patient flow, returning phone messages, completing pre-certifications and patient forms, refilling medications per protocol, ordering supplies, stocking rooms, cleaning exam rooms, and assisting with medical emergencies.