Core Physicians - Medical Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Exeter, CA

8d • $20 - $29

About The Position

Provide support to the practice in the functional areas of clerical, clinical and business under the direct supervision of a Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Physician.

Requirements

• High School or GED
• For hires after 11/28/2011: CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration required or within 6 months of hire OR credentialed through a formal training program that includes testing of knowledge
• BLS within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties such as pre-visit work, obtaining vital signs, providing medication reconciliation, and assisting provider in examinations and/or procedures.
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization as required. Ensures exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.
• Following standard work procedures and messaging policy, respond to patient phone and portal messages on the same day.
• Use standing protocols to complete pre-visit work, close gaps in care, administer vaccines, and complete prescription refills.
• May schedule pre-admission and diagnostic testing and place follow-up calls to patients after surgery.
• May perform any of the following daily administrative duties of the practice: greeting/check in/check out, scheduling patients, answering telephones, taking messages, organizing patient charts, filing, pulling and copying patient records, collection of co-pays and patient balances, posting payment and adjustment transactions, and balancing the daily journal.
• Maintains and adheres to established Core policies and procedures and federal regulations, including patient confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards; responsible for participating in the daily huddle, completing any required actions, and working as a member of the care team to ensure proper communication between all team members.
• In some practices, the MA may perform scribing duties; accompany provider into the patient examination room and accurately and efficiently document the encounter; order labs, make referrals, and order prescriptions that have been recommended by the provider.
• Responsible for monitoring care team metrics to evaluate improvement metrics and outcomes.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus available for eligible hires. Bonus amounts for positions under 40 hours per week will be prorated. Per diem roles are not eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED