Wellness Center Medical Assistant Full Time

Hendricks Regional Health•Brownsburg, IN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant will assist in the delivery of health care and patient care management in a clinical capacity. The daily responsibilities of the position are based solely on the needs of the practice at any given time.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program or accredited Nursing Program.

Responsibilities

Provide directly and through delegation patient care for facility clients.
Maintain knowledge of normal/abnormal parameters that identify clients at risk.
Provide patient care in accordance to standards and guidelines.
Respond to telephone calls and triage appropriately.
Provide patient with reassurance, accurate teaching and direction.
Ensure efficient delivery of healthcare services throughout the duration of the patient visit.
Ensure that medical records are completed, accurate and updated.
Initiate patient contact and prepare patient for examination.
Obtain vital signs, weight, age, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory, history and chief complaint.
Observe patients with abnormal signs and symptoms, communicate their condition to the physician and document the same in the medical record.
Ensure patient understanding of physician instruction upon discharge.
Document patients medical record entries and document charge information into electronic medical record for billing.
Assist with testing and treatment procedures under the Physicians supervision.
Assist physician in applying splints and dressings.
Perform and follow through in all indicated orders from physician.
Assist with sample medications and sample medication logs.
Arrange and administer any necessary patient testing or admission.
Obtain appropriate referrals required.
Retrieve test results as needed and notify patient.
Assist physician in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
Obtain appropriate consents before all invasive procedures or immunizations are performed.
Distribute patient education materials as directed.
Assist in patient instruction and ascertain patient understanding regarding treatment and medication usage.
Perform laboratory tests and treatments as prescribed.
Assist in maintaining laboratory log.
Ensure all patient care areas, equipment and materials are appropriately stocked and maintained.
Maintain and organize adequate supply of patient education materials.
Order and maintain required supplies and equipment for clinical care areas ensuring exam rooms are stocked appropriately.
Keep exam rooms clean, free of waste and organized in accordance with cleaning protocol.
Ensure that instruments are sterile and equipment is in working order.
Perform all other duties as assigned.