Medical Assistant- Float Pool (Part Time 20 Hours)

Saint Elizabeth Medical Center • Erlanger, KY

3d • $17 - $20

About The Position

Reports to the Practice Manager or Team Leader, the Medical Assistant provides clinical support to the physician and mid-level providers. The Medical Assistant provides instructions to patients as directed by the providers. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for compliance with all OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA regulations and ensuring completion of all duties vital to business operations. Job Description: Job Title: Medical Assistant (Float Pool- Part Time 20 Hours) Non-Exempt EDUCATION: Minimum: High School Diploma/G.E.D. Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Must have one of the following: 1 year MA, CNA, PCA, STNA, or SEH Clinical Care Tech experience. Completion of externship. Completion of SEP Internship. Completion of EMT certification. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Preferred: An approved credential, such as the CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA or EMT

Requirements

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Must have one of the following: 1 year MA, CNA, PCA, STNA, or SEH Clinical Care Tech experience. Completion of externship. Completion of SEP Internship. Completion of EMT certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patients’ chart.
• Document the appropriate patient history in patients’ chart.
• Provide clear direction to the patient, address patient concerns about the exam and document appropriately in-patient chart
• Prepare the patient for the exam
• Assist the provider(s) during the examination.
• Perform nursing procedures under the supervision of the providers.
• Provide instructions to patient under direction of the provider(s).
• Collecting/preparing laboratory specimens and performing basic laboratory tests.
• Preparing and administering medications as directed by the provider.
• Ensure all information is complete and accurate in-patient chart.
• Ensure completion of all forms vital to the revenue cycle (i.e. verification/clarification of orders, waivers for non-covered services, encounter form)
• Maintain adequate level of supplies in exam rooms and workstation
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms.
• Perform cleaning, maintenance, and/or sterilization of equipment and instruments.
• Report malfunction of equipment to appropriate supervisor.
• OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)
• Assist with completion of patient requests.
• Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/provider/pharmacy calls.
• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
• Completion of referral process/outpatient test scheduling, and precertification.
• Timely and accurate filing/distribution of all patient information.
• Interact with Central Billing Office as needed to resolve patient issues.
• If working as a scribe, will follow guidelines for scribing as described in the Scribe policy.
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Practice Manager.

Benefits

• Float Pool Incentive Pay
• Part Time Position (20 Hours)
• No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends. Exceptions include Urgent Care and After-Hours Clinics
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 403b with Match
• Opportunity for Career Growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees