RURAL HEALTH CLINIC MEDICAL ASSISTANT

MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT•Burney, CA

3d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Clinic manager and under the supervision of a licensed provider (with provider’s written instructions), the Medical Assistant (MA) provides medical support to the medical providers and front office staff. The MA performs patient-oriented procedures under the direct supervision of a provider. The MA is responsible for providing patient care with a positive, caring, professional attitude working closely with other staff members to ensure quality care and a positive patient experience. This job description is intended to identify some of the primary duties and responsibilities. Mayers Memorial Hospital District reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT’S sole and absolute discretion.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Current CPR certification
Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to type 40 words per minute.
Ability to deal with people in a pleasant and courteous manner, even under stressful conditions.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, have accurate grammar and spelling.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain patient confidentiality and be flexible to meet the needs of patients and co-workers.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask and prioritize to maintain optimum clinic flow.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Immediately alerts medical staff of any walk-in or phone emergencies.
Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
Obtains patient vital signs with accurate readings: temperature, pulse, respiration, O2 saturation, blood pressure, height, and weight with proper documentation.
Uses universal precautions.
Uses time efficiently: Rooms patients on time, anticipates providers' needs and actively works to find additional projects when time is available.
Reviews patient electronic charts for completeness, ensuring all relevant information for the visit is filed (i.e. lab, X-ray, consultation reports, etc.)
Collects and processes specimens accurately with proper completion of lab requisitions.
Assembles and arranges equipment and instruments required for exams and procedures.
Administers and documents injections per provider order.
Performs Vision Screenings (near and far) and Audiometric Screenings accurately.
Uses correct lead placement for EKGs and inputs correct patient information.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge of sterile technique and sterile field (Autoclave and sterilize instruments/equipment per protocols).
Disposes of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards
Prepares and stocks rooms daily.
Ensures adequate supplies and equipment are in each exam room.
Discards outdates as appropriate.
Maintains medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.
Coordinates all vaccines to include entering them into CAIR and placing orders of vaccines for VFC and private stock.
Performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times, including lab logs according to CLIA regulations.
Obtains prior authorization requests for medication coverage.
Readily locates and operates all emergency equipment (i.e., oxygen, emergency drug box and fire extinguisher, etc.)
Handles phone calls from patients and insurance companies accurately and in a professional manner.
Call or write patients with results as requested and document conversation in the EHR patient record.
Responds to all patient inquiries within two business days.
Manages referral work ques in order to ensure patients are attending referred to services and that reports for those services are obtained and filed in the HER.
Process authorizations for DME.
Enter in RX refill requests, checking last CURES date with appropriate, providing last fill date and any other relevant history before forwarding to provider.
Actively participate in quality improvement metrics for grants and insurance quality programs.