Medical Assistant - West Side Clinic

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

About The Position

Beloit Health System is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Beloit Clinic West Side Clinic. The Medical Assistant assists licensed health care professionals with patient care and clinic operations, including preparing patients and medical records for appointments, obtaining histories and vital signs, administering medications, assisting with examinations and procedures, and maintaining accurate electronic medical records. The role also includes handling telephone calls, supporting appointment scheduling and patient forms, assisting with clinical duties, maintaining supplies, and cleaning exam rooms. The position is scheduled for the first shift, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for 36 hours per week. It is benefits eligible.

Requirements

Must be certified or registered as a Medical Assistant at the time of employment: CMA, RMA, or CCMA.
Must obtain CPR certification within three months of hire.
Strong critical-thinking abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication and counseling skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic medical records.
Prior experience in Family Practice.
Two years of clinical experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepare patient documentation and medical records before appointments.
Escort patients to examination rooms; obtain vital signs and update records with relevant history, chief complaint, medications, allergies, smoking status, pain status, immunization status, and meaningful-use data.
Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, confirm consent is signed and dated, and perform a time-out with the Physician/LIP when appropriate.
Assist Physicians/LIPs with examinations and procedures.
Administer medications ordered by Physicians/LIPs and document medication administration in the medical record.
Maintain and update accurate electronic medical records.
Receive and handle telephone calls and assist with call triage under the supervision of a licensed health care professional.
Assist Physicians/LIPs with educating patients and families.
Schedule patient appointments courteously and effectively.
Protect patient safety when handling, transporting, and providing medications, and help protect patients from hazards, falls, and disease exposure.
Review patients’ basic physical, psychological, and social needs, as well as those of their families.
Follow infection-control policies.
Use department-relevant computer software efficiently and perform unit-specific duties according to established competencies.
Participate in quality assurance activities.
Ensure appropriate supplies are available, order supplies, and clean examination rooms.
Assist with pre-certifications and patient forms, including FMLA and short- and long-term disability forms.
Refill medications according to protocol and assist with other clinical duties.
Complete assigned duties in a timely manner.
Assist with medical emergencies and monitor patient flow.