What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - SCRC (Full Time, Part Time, and Per Diem) position at Cornell Scott-Hill Health?
Job Description
Job Description
Reporting to the Nurse Manager or designee, the Medical Assistant / Certified Nursing Assistant (MA) acts as an advocate for patients seeking and receiving care in the Center and interprets the needs and concerns of the patients for other staff members. The MA will directly assist the clinical provider during clinical sessions and prepare patients for exams according to specific guidelines. The MA will float to other departments or sites as required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Responsible for helping patients and their caretaker understand how to utilize the resources of the Center
- Assists and supports the patients and their families during clinical visits to the Center
- Manages patient records using EPIC.
- Must initiate and maintain correspondence with patients and insurance companies
- Returns uncompleted Medical Record forms to the Provider for completion
- Completes patient charting as necessary.
- Responsible for preparing patients and rooms for an exam according to specific procedures
- Accurately and legibly documents vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperatures, O2, saturations and finger sticks. Ensures to sign off with a legible signature
- Assists providers and nurses with specific treatment procedures and supports patients throughout the procedure.
- Performs EKG’s, hearing and vision tests, Urine Dipsticks, Urine Pregnancy Tests and other CLIA waived tests when necessary.
- Responsible for drawing blood and maintaining current phlebotomy certification.
- Ensure the necessary equipment and information are available for exam.
- Ensures all instruments and supplies are used properly and sanitized / autoclaved
- Must maintain records of purchased equipment and medical supplies.
- Attend mandatory monthly staff meetings and training courses as required.
- Floats to other departments or sites as needed.
- Performs all other duties as required.
Requirements :
CS-HHC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
