Clinic Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

Great Plains Health•North Platte, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is responsible for working under Physician, RN/LPN to provide direct patient care. This person will check patients in upon their arrival. Using EMR the MA will obtain vital signs, Review of Systems; medication lists, family and social histories, and reviews the medical records for completeness before the physician sees the patient. This person makes sure appropriate supplies are available for the patient's visit and any procedures as well as makes sure that the rooms are sterile and safe. Additionally the MA will support physicians and nurses with in office procedures and administer logs such as refrigeration control. Join us. Join great. Join the dynamic team at Great Plains Health and be a part of something truly exceptional. At Great Plains Health, we embody a culture defined by authenticity, integrity, and a genuine commitment to listening to both our patients and each other. As a member of our team, you'll experience a supportive environment where collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. We work together seamlessly, leveraging our collective strengths to provide the highest quality care to our community. Passion drives us forward, propelling us to constantly strive for excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career in healthcare surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your dedication and enthusiasm, Great Plains Health is the place for you. Come join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference every day. We are rooted in passion. We pursue excellence, innovation and world-class quality every day. Here, you'll find a team that works together in the interest of unmatched patient care. You'll find positive attitudes, advanced technology and a collegial culture. You'll find an appreciation for the healthcare roles and a commitment to professional growth. Here, you’ll find purpose and connection in an independent hospital driven to inspire health and healing by putting our patients first—always.

Requirements

Working under Physician, RN/LPN to provide direct patient care.
Using EMR to obtain vital signs, Review of Systems; medication lists, family and social histories.
Reviewing medical records for completeness.
Ensuring appropriate supplies are available.
Ensuring rooms are sterile and safe.
Supporting physicians and nurses with in office procedures.
Administering logs such as refrigeration control.
Explaining procedures, treatments and reinforcing provider recommendations to patients using the AIDET process.
Providing prescribed sample medications in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Administering injections/immunizations as prescribed by providers.
Using EHR to record visit, medication(s) and entry of patient information such as vital signs, ROS, medication lists, family and social history accurately.
Providing point of care testing.
Recording test results, reports and other procedural documentation in patient chart.
Reporting to providers for further instructions or sign off.
Maintaining sample medications by logging their receipt.
Sending written, verbal or computer generated requests for prescription refills to pharmacies as requested by provider.
Tracking lab and procedure orders.
Communicating clinical data test/procedure results accurately to the healthcare team.
Initiating a patient education plan as prescribed by physician or clinic policy.
Communicating and instructing plan of care to patient/family/guardians.
Documenting understanding of instructions given in the patient's chart.
Completing and documenting patient phone calls in the patient's chart.
Assisting with office procedures as requested by physician.

Responsibilities

Ensures quality patient care and adheres to provider preferences for their patients.
Explains procedures, treatments and reinforces provider recommendations to patients using the AIDET process.
Provides prescribed sample medications in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Administers injections/immunizations as prescribed by providers.
Uses EHR to record visit, medication(s) and entry of patient information such as vital signs, ROS, medication lists, family and social history accurately as well as provides point of care testing.
Records test results, reports and other procedural documentation in patient chart and reports to providers for further instructions or sign off.
Maintains sample medications by logging their receipt. Sample medications must be documented in the patient's chart.
Sends written, verbal or computer generated requests for prescription refills to pharmacies as requested by provider.
Tracks lab and procedure orders.
Communicates clinical data test/procedure results accurately to the healthcare team.
Initiates a patient education plan as prescribed by physician or clinic policy.
Communicates and instructs plan of care to patient/family/guardians.
Documents understanding of instructions given in the patient's chart.
Completes and documents patient phone calls in the patient's chart.
Assists with office procedures as requested by physician.
Check patients in upon their arrival.
Obtain vital signs, Review of Systems; medication lists, family and social histories.
Reviews the medical records for completeness before the physician sees the patient.
Makes sure appropriate supplies are available for the patient's visit and any procedures.
Makes sure that the rooms are sterile and safe.
Support physicians and nurses with in office procedures.
Administer logs such as refrigeration control.