Senior Medical Assistant - Northern Regional OB/GYN - Grove City - Full Time

Highmark Health•Grove City, OH

About The Position

As a member of the health care team, the Senior Medical Assistant assists in coordinating patient examinations, treatment, and health care planning under the direction of a provider. The role also supports office functions and operations while following established protocols, policies, procedures, and workflows. The position prepares and rooms patients, obtains and documents vital signs and patient information, maintains electronic health records, supports screenings and population health management, assists providers with examinations and procedures, and coordinates patient follow-up under supervision. It also provides clinical leadership and peer mentoring, supports the orientation and training of new medical assistants and students, and helps maintain medical supplies, equipment, and treatment areas. Depending on the location, the role may include office safety duties, additional clinical procedures, and travel between physician office locations. Employees must comply with applicable ethical, legal, privacy, and information-security requirements, including HIPAA and company policies. Newly hired medical assistants must complete training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire and obtain certification within 120 days of hire. Certification must be maintained in accordance with CMS Meaningful Use requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
One year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
Newly hired medical assistants must complete training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire and obtain certification within 120 days of hire.
Maintain medical assistant certification in accordance with CMS Meaningful Use requirements.
American Heart Association CPR.
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Nice To Haves

Experience with practice management software and electronic health record applications.
Current valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Prepare and room patients according to standardized workflows; obtain vital signs and document patient information, history, and medication screening.
Prepare examination rooms and complete annual wellness visit screenings; pend orders for age-appropriate screenings and, with additional training, serve as a scribe.
Act as an electronic health record (EHR) superuser and accurately document patient interactions in the appropriate EHR note type.
Review and update medication lists, problem lists, and social history in the EHR; follow Meaningful Use standards and assist with population health management.
Coordinate patient care under the supervision of the assigned provider and assist providers with examinations and procedures.
Assist with depression, tobacco, chronic disease, and Meaningful Use-required screenings.
Perform in-house testing according to established protocols and policies.
Assist with patient prescription needs under established protocols.
Provide clinical leadership and serve as a department resource for clinical questions.
Review pre-visit planning documentation and patient charts in advance of appointments to identify required screenings and gaps in care.
Collaborate with the care team nurse to follow up with patients at designated intervals using their preferred communication method and provider instructions.
Notify patients of test results under provider direction and in a timely manner.
Maintain adequate medical-supply inventory and ensure patient treatment areas are stocked.
Clean and sterilize instruments according to policy and manufacturer guidelines; perform assigned lab controls and equipment checks.
Administer and document medications in accordance with policy and safety practices.
Mentor peers and orient new medical assistants in office workflows; teach pre-visit planning, Meaningful Use standards, documentation, and workflows, and provide feedback and performance evaluations.
Mentor medical assistant students and externs as assigned.
Perform clerical office functions and other assigned duties.
Depending on location, maintain the office safety log and ensure quality-assurance testing is completed for point-of-care testing (POCT).
Depending on location, perform additional duties such as minor wound care, splinting procedures, and 61 capsules procedures.
Travel between physician office locations if required.
Comply with HIPAA, information-security policies, the Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws and regulations, and company training requirements.