What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Grand View Health?
Responsibilities
The Medical Assistant for Workplace Health and Wellness must have the desire to make a positive impact on the lives of patients. Medical Assistants must have the ability to multi-task, take initiative to complete job duties in a timely manner, and perform routine clinical and administrative tasks to keep the office of Providers running efficiently. They are responsible for assisting clinicians during examinations and other patient's related duties to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients in the office. The Medical Assistant reports to the Manager of the Workplace Health and Wellness.
Essential Functions :
- Prepare the chart prior to the patient visit ensuring all test results, hospital discharge data, consultation letters and other relevant information is available to the clinician at the time of the patient appointment.
- Obtains vital signs which include, but are not limited to temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height and weight.
- Reconcile medications reported by the patient during the intake process.
- Performs vision and hearing screenings, urine drug screening, breath alcohol screening, respirator fit testing, pulmonary function testing, and other tests / procedures as assigned.
- Maintains the Medical Assistant workload in the electronic medical record and other databases utilized by the department.
- Communicates test results and other information to patients and employers at the request and direction of the clinical provider.
- Administers injections and perform venipuncture as requested.
- Processes blood samples and completes lab paperwork as appropriate.
- Performs point of care testing and CLIA waived quality controls as needed.
- Screens and redirect telephone calls and walk-in visitors.
- Schedules patient appointments and assists in scheduling specialty / testing appointments as requested by the clinical provider.
- Interacts with patients, panel providers, and insurance carriers to obtain and organize work-related injury paperwork, claim information, and work restrictions as needed.
- Assists in the completion and maintenance of OSHA log and OSHA Sharps log.
- Maintains supply of sample medication and pharmaceutical inventories.
- Independently anticipates data / information / staff support needs and facilitates information collection and dissemination.
- Completes special projects as assigned.
- Other miscellaneous duties as assigned may include, but are not limited to : stocking exam rooms, re-stocking supplies away, collecting laundry and ensuring that all work areas are in order prior to day end.
Schedule : Mon, Thurs, Fri; 7 : 30am - 4 : 00pm. Tues, 11 : 30am - 8 : 00pm. Wed, 9 : 30am - 6 : 00pm
Qualifications
Education and Experience :
High School Diploma / GED required
Over 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant or other healthcare professional meeting core competencies of the Medical Assistant profession (vital signs, EKGs, history and medication reconciliation) in a healthcare environment required.
Vocational diploma Medical Assistant certificate program and over 1 year previous office experience / health care experience preferred.
Licenses and Certifications :
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, upon hire, preferred
CPR, upon hired, preferred
DOT Urine Drug Screen Collector & Breath Alcohol Technician Certification, within 1 year of hire, required
CAOCH Certification & NIOSH-approved Spirometry Certifications within 2 years of hire preferred
Benefits :
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to part-time and full-time employees including :
