Senior Medical Assistant - Specialty Urology

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Medical Assistant serves as lead medical assistant for occupational health clinic- specialty care clinics. This position provides patient care which takes into account patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals. Alters activities/behaviors to ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e., pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric). Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health’s mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable populations of Marion County.

Requirements

Graduation from an education program for the medical assistant required
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required
Minimum of 4 years of experience with 1 year of Eskenazi Health experience required; External hires must have 5 years of experience
Previous experience as a lead required
CPR certification (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification is preferred)
Current TB Education certification is preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred; may be deemed necessary at certain locations

Nice To Haves

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification
Current TB Education certification
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Assist Clinic Manager with ensuring that patient appointments run smoothly and in order.
Maintains a safe patient/clinic environment; practice is in compliance with Eskenazi Health’s safety standards
Exhibits legal and ethical professional conduct, follows organizational/site-specific protocols/processes
Provides patient care which takes into account patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals. Alters activities/behaviors to ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e., pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric)
Integrates cultural/population specific diversity needs into patient care as well as integrating physiological, psychological and cultural needs
Measures and records vital signs, heights, weights, other parameters including pain assessment
Interviews patient and records history, chief complaint, other findings
Calls prescriptions (except Schedule II medications) to pharmacy for the provider per written orders
Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests including EKGs
Assists provider with exams and minor office procedures
Collects and processes lab specimens including phlebotomy
Monitors follow-up of tests and lab studies done and notifies provider
Performs point-of-care testing, including pertinent quality control testing, documenting results
Prepares and administers medications (with exceptions per organizational or site-specific guidelines) with provider written order
Demonstrates competence/accountability in the administration of medications, treatments, performing tests
Changes/applies dressings, removes sutures, other minor procedures
Accurately, legibly, legally documents findings, services provided (including medication administration), education/instructions given, completes other required documentation
Maintains supplies and equipment (stocking/ordering) including routine stocking of exam rooms
Alters activities/behaviors to provide population-specific and age-specific care
Assists with the orientation of other staff members including Medical Assistant Externs
Serves in role of Medical Assistant Preceptor
Coordinate all open cases with specialty providers, ensuring notes are reviewed with the Occupational Health medical director.
Scanning all work related injury documents are scanned into EPIC.
Track all employee work related exposures.