MA PRN

American Addiction Centers•Vernon Hills, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) PRN provides support to Clinical providers for the provision of direct patient care. This role involves assisting with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures, maintaining the examination and treatment area, and ensuring patient comfort and understanding. The MA also plays a crucial role in documentation, quality control, and communication with patients, pharmacies, and other medical staff to ensure continuity of care. Additionally, the MA performs laboratory phlebotomy and processing services, provides basic clerical support, and may be assigned other duties as needed, including driving the Ronald McDonald Van. The position requires adherence to HIPAA guidelines, promotion of patient safety, and maintenance of a clean and well-stocked work environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Graduate of accredited Med Asst Cert/Reg program
Successful completion of Med Asst Cert/Reg certification exam
2-3 years experience in ambulatory/medical office
Ability to use computer for printing results and access patient information.
Clinically appropriate skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a caring manner
Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills
Med Asst Cert/Regcertification
Current CPR certification
Current CDL License or willing to be trained

Responsibilities

Assists nurse practitioner or physicians with treatments, diagnostic tests and procedures.
Prepares and maintains examination and treatment area.
Assists with changing into a gown if necessary. In addition, helps patient onto the exam table if necessary.
Prepares patient for examination by explaining their visit/procedure.
Assists with discharge as directed by the RN or physician.
Orient patients to physical setting and emergency procedures
Admits patient to examination room, interviews patient as to reason for visit, documents chief complaint (reason for visit) in patient medical record.
Monitors and documents patient vitals signs (i.e. temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure), and documents appropriately.
Notifies nurse practitioner or physicians of findings as appropriate.
Assists with transport of patients
Assure all documents are in chart upon patient discharge and chart is ready for return to medical records.
Sets up equipment and supplies needed for procedures and diagnostic tests as indicated.
Anticipates the need for and completes all documentation necessary to ensure quality care
Accurately performs and maintains practice site quality control logs for CLIA certification
Assists the nurse practitioner in maintaining the test tracking log. The nurse practitioner will communication of test results by following the appropriate policy and procedure for test tracking.
Performs immunizations and other injections as specified at the site
Aware of and correctly uses “triage protocols”
Able to perform mini-registration and scheduling of patients
Functions as a liaison between the nurse practitioner and other medical ancillary’s
Communicate with pharmacies to order new/refill of medication
Communicates with other physicians or other ancillary medical staff to ensure continuity of care
Assists in setting up referrals for additional care
Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
Restock supplies in exam rooms on a daily basis.
Notify responsible person when additional supplies need to be ordered.
Processes soiled linen for pick-up and distributing clean linen and disposable supplies and drapes.
Assists with disinfecting/sterilization of instruments and for assuring proper instrument rotation.
Organizes patient educational material.
Maintains confidentiality with regards to compliance with HIPAA guidelines and hospital and center requirements.
Supports Quality Improvement by participating in the data collection and monitoring of chosen indicators.
Retrieves medical records from the Medical Records department as well as the other locations as needed to expedite care.
Files patient data in the medical records according to the hospital and department policy; assist with chart filing as needed.
Pulls from computer system results of test and outside procedures.
Assists with preparation of referral forms, clerical control and follow-up with patients.
Schedules patients, enters charges or messages in the computer system to facilitate efficient and timely response to patient needs.
Reinforce patient and family teaching.
Prepares patient medical record for their scheduled appointment.
Understands and determines the appropriate method of obtaining specimens.
Obtains blood specimens using standard precautions by accurately performing heelsticks and fingersticks ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
Performs selected tests that assist with diagnosis and treatment (i.e., urine dip sticks, lead, and urine pregnancy).
Appropriately labels each specimen and delivers the specimens to appropriate laboratory area within an established timeframe.
Documents completion of lab orders/specimens on the patient chart.
Documents lab results and test results appropriately according to department policy.
Determines appropriate processing lab based on insurance and managed care guidelines.
Batches all information with specimen for pick-up by processing lab if necessary.
Print lab reports and distribute according to policy.
Appropriately notifies clinical staff of patients experiencing untoward clinical symptoms
Submits appropriate consents and forms required for appropriate billing
Completes forms, surveys and questionnaires
Faxing in accordance with HIPAA/ Confidentiality and departmental guidelines
Support telephone answering functions for business purposes and communication with patients, follow-up on scheduling, appointment changes.
Handles mail as assigned
Computer access duties as assigned.
Maintain records to support office activities
Maintains medical record loose filing and re-filing of charts
Adheres to form standardization protocols
Files information into the patient’s medical record in the appropriate section only after obtaining any required signatures
Makes certain that the medical record and all relevant diagnostic reports are available
Perform all duties and responsibilities as the driver of the Ronald McDonald Van when needed.
Environmental assignments (i.e. cleans refrigerators, countertops, as needed)
Fire Safety Drill participation
Inventory Controls
Pick up of offsite supplies or equipment
Pull trash on weekends and routinely if it overflows before house keeping service arrives.

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program