Medical Assistant - Extended Hours

Grace Health•Corbin, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare patients prior to physician examinations and assist in exams and procedures. This role involves greeting patients, taking vital signs, documenting medical history, preparing patients for exams, and assisting physicians with procedures. The Medical Assistant will also manage patient records, prepare slides for laboratory examination, practice universal precautions, maintain stocked and sanitized rooms, manage medical supply inventory, and perform in-office diagnostic testing. Additionally, they will administer immunizations and injections, assist with phone triage and scheduling, and be knowledgeable about closing office procedures. The role requires maintaining current licenses and certifications, assisting with patient lifting, and covering clerical duties when necessary. Obtaining patient insurance pre-authorization is also a key responsibility. This position is part of a team-based approach to patient care, emphasizing excellent communication and coordination with clinical and non-clinical staff, community organizations, and specialists. Team members are expected to understand population management, communicate effectively with vulnerable populations, and participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities.

Requirements

Must have a high-school diploma and either significant on-the-job experience or certification as a medical assistant.
Completed a recognized medical assistant program
Strong written and oral communication skills
Computer skills
Must be detail-oriented and highly organized
Must maintain confidentiality at all times
Strong communication skills must speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarifications; responds well to questions.
Must be knowledgeable on medications, disease processes, diets, etc. to effectively educate patients; and properly answer patient’s questions

Nice To Haves

Pleasant personality
Cooperative attitude
Flexible in being able to multitask

Responsibilities

Greeting patient in waiting room and escorting them to the exam room
Preparing patients for examination; taking vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respirations, height, weight, and pulse oximetry)
Documenting chief complaint, past medical surgical, social, and family histories and updates as needed in the patient’s electronic medical record.
Properly preparing the patient for the exam and assisting the physician as needed with exams, ultrasounds, and procedures
Ensuring all pertinent pre-clinic laboratory or other pertinent data is in chart at time of visit (ex: hospital follow ups, Kaspers, etc.)
Reviewing and updating immunization records
Setting up and assisting with minor surgery, suturing, casting, social service exams, gynecologic exams, toenail removal, and cryosurgery
Performing phlebotomy, urinalysis, and other in office laboratories
Preparing slides for urinalysis, KOH, and wet prep microscopic exam
Practicing Universal Precautions at all times utilizing available safety equipment (gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, gowns, etc.)
Maintaining well-cleaned/sanitized and stocked rooms and laboratory area
Managing inventory of medical supplies and equipping exam rooms with appropriate supplies
Cleaning and sanitizing instruments regularly
Performing in-office diagnostic testing such as EKG, Diabetic Retinopathy and PFT along with CLIA waived testing
Operating lab computer to assist in entering laboratory tests and retrieving results
Preparing and administering immunizations, allergy, or other injections
Assisting with phone triage and scheduling patient appointments
Following closing office procedures-turn off equipment, clean exam rooms, clean instruments, restock exam rooms etc.
Informing appropriate personnel on when supply inventory for exam rooms and/or lab are low
Maintaining current license, and certification if applicable
Assisting with lifting patients as needed, always using proper body mechanics and lifting techniques
Covering clerical positions with filing and telephone operations when employees are on break, lunch, and away for other absences when necessary
Obtaining patient insurance pre-authorization for all medications, referrals and procedures
Performing all other duties as assigned
Maintaining confidentiality at all times
Maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Updating job knowledge regularly by participating in educational opportunities and /or reading professional publications.
Educating patients on medications, disease processes, diets, etc.
Embracing a team-based approach to patient care
Communicating professionally with community organizations, health plans, facilities, and specialists.
Participating in Continuous Quality Improvement activities within the organization
Participating in the review and evaluation processes of practice performance
Participating in Grace Health's advocacy program.
Following policies and procedures of the office, including administrative, clinical, quality assurance, and personnel
Maintaining good attendance (daily, meetings, and other assignment tasks)
Maintaining timely documentation of all work assignments
Maintaining patient confidentiality
Keeping supervisor informed about attendance and job assignments
Working effectively and at an efficient timely pace
Working cooperatively with providers, administration, and peers