Medical Assistant Jobs in Spokane, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• Must receive certification (CMA or equivalent from AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT) within 15 months of hire.
• AHA CPR certification required by the end of the month from 60 days of hire and maintained.
• 1 year of MA experience.
• 3 months certification preparation time.
• Positive, cheerful attitude.
• Self-starter, flexible and caring individual.
• Demonstrates accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
• Able to follow instructions and accept direction.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as with medical providers, patients, family members and other co-workers.
• Must be able to prioritize work demands and organize time efficiently.
• Must be able to work in multi-specialty settings.
• Must have the ability to work within time constraints, in high stress situations and with multiple tasks.
• Must be able to remain calm under stress.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Demonstrates competence in relation to the defined mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the organization.
• Ongoing completion of proficiency testing, skill demonstration, practice of core standards for service excellence, and documentation review.

Responsibilities

• Perform the rooming process in a timely manner, preparing patients for the provider visit.
• Set up and clean exam rooms for provider visits and procedures.
• Anticipate provider and patient needs during visits and assist as needed.
• Accurately obtain symptoms and health history from patients, families, or caregivers.
• Perform point-of-care testing and demonstrate competency under provider direction.
• Accurately administer medications, injections, and immunizations under provider direction.
• Assist providers with in-office procedures.
• Coordinate daily care for ED and hospital discharge patients under provider direction.
• Perform accurate, timely, and complete documentation of all patient care, education, and communication.
• Demonstrate compliance with HIPAA, patient safety standards, Sky Lakes policies, and procedures.
• Process and respond to results, reports, and requests (e.g., Epic In-Basket, fax, mail) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Restock, and maintain examination rooms, medical supplies, medications, and vaccines, including performing monthly outdate checks and maintaining PAR levels.
• Schedule patient appointments, procedures, examinations, and referrals as directed.
• Assist patients by phone under provider supervision, including telephone counseling when appropriate.
• Provide a warm, caring, and supportive environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to patient, provider, and coworker needs.
• Train and orient new clinical staff to the department.
• Maintain competency in all assigned responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.