What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Medical Assistant position at Cherry County Hospital and Clinic?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Location : Cherry County Hospital
Compensation : Competitive wage
Comprehensive Benefit Package :
Health Insurance : Co-pay or HSA plan options : 100% paid for Employee
Dental : 100% paid for Employee
Vision : 100% paid for Employee
50,000 Group Life Insurance with AD&D
Long-Term Disability : 100% paid for Employee
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
Supplemental Insurances : Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident
Retirement Plan : 457 plan Pre-Tax and Roth options
Position Summary
The Clinic Medical Assistant is responsible for rendering professional clinical care within the medical practice in support of and as directed by the providers. Will also have general responsibilities to assist in the day-to-day operation of this office at Cherry County Hospital and Clinic.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :
Places the patients in the examining room ensuring they are as comfortable as possible
Takes accurate histories and physical exam information
Obtains vital signs, secures medical problem, and enters the information on the patient’s chart
Assists providers with examination and treatment of patient and is accessible to them
Assists providers in office surgeries using sterile procedure guidelines to ensure non-contamination of sterile field; sets up appropriate surgical instrument tray
Screens telephone calls for the providers; takes accurate clinical messages within the limits of practice policy
Educates patients on treatment regimen as dictated by providers including thorough explanation of prescribed medication usage, procedures for scheduled testing, and summary review of overall therapeutic plan
Performs other related clinical duties as required
Attends monthly staff meetings
Ensures that all equipment in exam room is clean and properly set up prior to each patient encounter
Ensures solutions are adequate
Completes appropriate form for requests for consultations from the hospital and assures the information is forwarded to the provider on call or specialist in a timely manner
Cleans and restocks examining rooms for the day’s use
Ensures that reports from diagnostic tests ordered have been received and available for provider review
Prepares all diagnostic reports for availability to providers
Ensures they are screened and initialed prior to filing in medical record
Takes calls from the pharmacist
Calls in prescriptions and prescription refills accurately to pharmacy as directed by the providers and documents accurately in the medical record
Answers clinical mail for the providers in a timely manner when required
Assists in maintaining all clinical equipment to include sterilizing, if applicable
Evaluates all equipment for damage and reports to the Office Manager
Schedules outside diagnostic tests for patients and coordinates with the schedulers as needed; logs and maintains diagnostic scheduling logs
Assures that patient appointments which are the result of triage are placed on the schedule
Appropriately triages patients following providers’ preference / protocols for same day and / or work-in appointments
Documents telephone calls accurately in medical record
Maintains strict confidentiality
Ensures the confidentiality of patients’ medical, personal, and financial records is maintained
Knowledgeable of and committed to practicing Corporate Compliance policies and procedures
Complies with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
Skills and Abilities Required
Requires a basic theoretical medical assistant knowledge with application of knowledge and skills
Recognizes the proper channels of communication
Knowledge of physical organization of the hospital and clinic, as well as the clinic policies and procedures
Understands the legal aspect of a medical assistant
Ability to maintain complete confidentiality regarding patient care services
Keeps abreast of new trends and developments in medical assisting
Interested in continuing professional growth
Has a preference for working with the public and other staff
Possesses personal qualities, which enable the medical assistant to maintain good interpersonal relationships and work well with people; examples of these are good judgement, understanding, loyalty, respect for the person as an individual, and empathy
Must be knowledgeable of state and federal confidentiality laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, and be familiar with and follow all policies, procedures and instructions regarding the privacy and security of protected health information applicable to the position
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Work maybe physically and emotionally demanding, involves lifting and positioning patients
Environment requires working in close proximity with others in a clean, favorable area
Physical demands require sitting for long periods of time, standing and bending as required. Requires regular working hours with possibility of overtime
Dexterity is needed to operate equipment, telephone, intercom system and other tasks as required to meet patient care needs
Repetitive use of hands, arms, and eyes could cause strain
Must be agile, able to move carefully around patients and equipment with ease
Job involves the potential for exposure to hazardous material such as contaminated body fluids
Must possess the knowledge and insight to comply with universal precautions and clinics policies and procedures
Reports to- Clinic Manager
Direct reports- Clinic Manager
Requirements :
Minimum Job Requirements
High school diploma or GED required
Completion of an accredited medical assistance certification program preferred
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