What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at InnovaCare Management Services Company, LLC?
InnovaCare Health
With nearly 40 clinics across Florida and Texas, InnovaCare Health is a dynamic physician-led healthcare organization innovating change in value-based healthcare. We are recognized for transforming care delivery. To empower providers to succeed in some of the most challenging environments in healthcare, we combine physician-led care models with cutting-edge technology and a focus on personalized, coordinated care.
Our work at InnovaCare is always part of a bigger mission. Each member of our team is expected to serve their community through their hard work and dedication. Training and support are provided to our employees so that they can grow professionally and better serve their communities. With health insurance, 401Ks, and paid time off, you'll get the best benefits in the industry.
Our professional team keeps our clinics running. As we grow, we invite you to explore opportunities with InnovaCare Health. To fulfill our mission and provide our patients with a first-class experience, we're seeking hard-working, career-minded individuals. Our mission is to improve the lives of our patients every day.
Job Summary: Under medical supervision, assists physicians in the delivery of health care services; and performs related duties as required. Provide excellent care to our patients.
Responsibilities:
Identifies patient’s chief complaint and records pertinent information in patient’s permanent medical record. Communicates to physician abnormal findings. Assists patients to complete medical history forms and prepares patients for examination and treatment by physician. Documents all phone calls with patients. Performs vital signs, measurements as height and weight and records them in the EMH – structure data Conducts tests and procedures as directed, such as EKG’s, non-stress tests, spirometer, venipuncture, skin punctures, strep screen, glucometer, and urine tests. Assists health service providers with treatments and examinations of patients such as injections, wound care, pelvic exams, minor surgery, and IUD insertions; assists in the identification of psychosocial needs and consults with the health service provider. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and stocks patient rooms and labs with appropriate supplies. Maintains medical supply inventory. Transcribes doctors’ orders and prepares appropriate requisitions, forms as needed Performs calls to pharmacy. Daily follow up of pharmacy messages. Notifies patient of any change ordered by the physician. Ensures Physician signs charts, labs, prescriptions, diagnostics daily. Maintains patient flow after check in. Discuss patient flow with physician according to urgency and daily patient load. Performs triage on patient. Ability to assist more than one physician at a time. Complies with office policy and procedure, OSHA Standards and HIPAA Privacy Regulations as stated in HIPAA Policy and Procedure Manual.
Skills and Specifications
- Medical Assistant Certificate issued by an accredited institution approved by the State of Florida, or one year experience working in a health care setting that included direct patient contract or a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and provides the required knowledge and abilities.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required
- Basic medical terminology,
- Basic arithmetic,
- Satisfactory vein puncture techniques
- Safe work practices in a clinic setting.
