Medical Assistant - Family Practice

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

2d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Beloit Health System is adding a Medical Assistant to our team at Beloit Clinic Family Practice. This Medical Assistant position involves assisting licensed healthcare professionals with a variety of tasks to ensure efficient patient care. Responsibilities include rooming patients, managing patient flow, handling phone communications, taking patient histories and vital signs, administering medications, assisting with procedures and treatments, maintaining medical records, stocking rooms, and responding to medical emergencies. The role also supports administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, completing pre-certifications, and filling out patient forms like FMLA and disability forms. Additionally, the Medical Assistant will refill medications per protocol, assist with clinical duties, order supplies, and maintain cleanliness of exam rooms.

Requirements

Certified or Registered as Medical Assistant at time of employment
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 clinical experience desirable
Willingness to learn phlebotomy and point of care labs
Preferred Experience with Electronic Medical Records and prior experience in Family Practice or Internal Medicine

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.