Medical Practice Tech - Endocrinology

OhioHealth•Augusta, GA

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About The Position

The Medical Practice Tech provides administrative and basic clinical support to physician practices to help deliver quality healthcare services. The role is not a formal Medical Assistant position, but may include basic, non-invasive rooming and vital-sign tasks when needed. The employee attends training to gain clinical experience before placement at an ambulatory care site. The position supports patient flow, healthcare-team coordination, patient safety, quality, and patient experience while working within scope of practice. This is a day-shift position scheduled for 40 hours per week in the Endocrinology Doctors department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (high school or GED required).
Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program.
Typically, one year of experience gained through the healthcare field.

Responsibilities

Complete clinical competencies established for the practice site to support efficient patient flow, including rooming, medication refills, and basic patient care skills.
Complete Care Connect EMR documentation training and document external data correctly in the EMR.
Perform administrative duties to ensure information is current and updated.
Pend medical orders and medication refill orders.
Perform and record vital signs and rooming tasks.
Perform EKGs as necessary.
Document telephone encounters.
Communicate, collaborate, and anticipate the needs of the healthcare team to support continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.
Maintain and clean the environment, work area, and equipment; report equipment malfunctions and remove malfunctioning equipment from service.
Stock and clean exam rooms after use.
Order and put away supplies.
Provide patient transport assistance when needed, such as with a wheelchair or walker.
Maintain office logs and rounding summaries.
Prepare office paperwork.
Communicate with patients and customers respectfully and with care.
Complete required ongoing training and education, including department-specific requirements.
Promote and advocate for patient quality, safety, and experience initiatives, and act as a role model.
Comply with scope of practice.