Medical Assistant (MA) Lawrenceburg Pulmonology

SEP Summit Medical Group•Lawrenceburg, IN

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers and gives patients instructions as directed by providers. The role also supports business operations and ensures compliance with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA regulations. Clinical requirements vary by practice and may include obtaining vital signs, assisting with exams and procedures, administering injections and immunizations, performing EKGs and laboratory procedures, collecting patient samples, and answering and triaging patient calls and questions. The position is regular, scheduled for 40 hours, and is non-exempt. Benefits include no nights, holidays, or weekends; paid time off; medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) with match; and an opportunity for career growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Must meet at least one of the following experience or training pathways: one year of experience as an MA, CNA, PCA, STNA, or SEH Clinical Care Tech; completion of an MA program including a hands-on MA externship; completion of an SEP internship; completion of EMT certification; or a degree in Health or Biological Sciences that includes hands-on clinical patient-care activities, such as Athletic Trainer experience.

Nice To Haves

An approved credential, such as CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA, or EMT.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms, interview them, measure vital signs, and document information in their charts.
Document appropriate patient history in patient charts.
Give patients clear directions, address their concerns about examinations, and document interactions appropriately.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during examinations.
Perform nursing procedures under provider supervision and provide patient instructions as directed by providers.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by providers.
Ensure patient chart information is complete and accurate.
Complete forms necessary for the revenue cycle, including order verification or clarification, waivers for non-covered services, and encounter forms.
Maintain adequate supplies in exam rooms and workstations.
Clean and disinfect exam rooms; clean, maintain, and sterilize equipment and instruments; and report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
Comply with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA requirements and maintain required logs and checks, including refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, and cold sterilization fluid changes.
Assist with patient requests; take telephone messages; and provide feedback and answers to patient, provider, and pharmacy calls.
Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
Complete referrals, outpatient test scheduling, and precertification.
File and distribute patient information accurately and promptly.
Work with the Central Billing Office as needed to resolve patient issues.
Follow the Scribe policy guidelines when working as a scribe.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Practice Manager.
As required by the practice, obtain vital signs, assist with procedures, administer injections and immunizations, perform EKGs and laboratory procedures, collect patient samples, and answer and triage patient calls and questions.