What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant, CorpCare position at ECHN?
Job Summary
We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard. We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative solutions to improve employee engagement and patient care.
Benefits:
- Sick Time on an accrual basis
- 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefit Options
- Tuition Reimbursement after 3 months of employment
- Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
- Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more
Responsibilities:
- The Physician Office Medical Assistant reports to the Manager, Corp Care and is responsible for direct patient care and medical screening, including history taking and various procedures (phlebotomy, audiograms, breath alcohol, pulmonary function etc.)
- Assist the physician in clinical and clerical duties as needed
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent
- At least one year of medical office experience preferred
- One to three months of on-the-job training provided
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Knowledgeable of Windows-based software programs, such as WORD and OUTLOOK (preferred)
- Reliable transportation for traveling between multiple work sites
Competencies:
- Takes and documents vital signs, records vision screenings, and notes other required procedures according to policy
- Completes chain of custody form and drug screen collections according to protocol with no more than one error per month
- Collections phlebotomy specimens as requested, demonstrating proficiency in all phlebotomy techniques with no more than one incident of supervisory counseling per review year
- Perform ancillary medical testing (pulmonary function, EKG, audiograms, vision screening, respirator fit testing) according to department procedures with no more than two errors annually
- Maintains patient rooms in a clean, orderly, and well-stocked manner
- Works closely with the clinical team leader and other staff members to ensure timely patient processing for each clinic visit
- Researches patient files for MD, patients, insurance reps, client company, or others when necessary
