Non Certified Medical Assistant - Nephrology

CHRISTUS Health • Alamogordo, NM

114d

About The Position

The position involves assisting in the examination, treatment, and care of patients. Responsibilities include answering phones, making appointments, obtaining insurance authorizations for tests and surgeries, and preparing medical records. The role requires meeting the expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies, which include being a Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. The individual will be responsible for obtaining pertinent patient records, performing intake procedures such as measuring vital signs, and maintaining the cleanliness of exam rooms and instruments. Additionally, the role involves ordering medical supplies, documenting incidents according to hospital policies, ensuring patient information is accurately scanned and complete, and adhering to HIPAA compliance standards. The position may also require transporting patients and performing various administrative duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Obtains patients' records as pertinent to the visit.
• Performs intake including vital signs, blood pressure, weight, height, pulse, temperature, and respiration, and completes patient history information.
• Performs POCT Procedures as trained and instructed.
• Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms and instrumentation, disposes of contaminated and disposable items per clinic, Infection Control, and OSHA standards.
• Orders medical supplies per clinical standards.
• Documents all incidents according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Ensures all patient information is scanned appropriately and the medical record is complete and accurate with all reports (signed by physician) prior to patient visit.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
• Utilizes AIDET guidelines at all times.
• Maintains HIPAA Compliance Standards at all times.
• Transports patients as needed to other areas in the hospital.
• Performs administrative duties including filing, faxing, copying, scheduling appointments, insurance verification, and making phone calls.
• Travels to various clinical locations as necessary to meet patient needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED