What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Kidney Specialist of Minnesota?
Kidney Specialists of Minnesota (KSM) has been providing high-quality care to patients with CKD, diabetic kidney disease, and ESRD since 1978. We are looking to hire Full-Time Medical Assistants to help support our providers in clinic. KSM is an independent nephrology practice with 23 physicians and 7 advanced practice providers that deliver quality, patient-centered care in hospitals, dialysis units, and CKD clinic. KSM offers competitive benefits, and promotes work/life balance with no nights or weekends.
JOB PURPOSE
- Possess an in-depth knowledge of KSM clinic procedures and protocols, along with knowledge of patient care procedures, lab procedures, electronic medical record documentation, medical terminology, and sanitation practices.
- Provide safe, patient-centered care
PATIENT CARE:
- Complete rooming and discharge procedures per company protocols
- Obtain and record vital signs, medical histories and other patient forms
- Complete accurate medication reconciliation
- Ensure patient completes labs per policy
- Collaborate with IOP on completion of same day lab orders
- Arrange for off-site procedures as ordered by the KSM provider
- Schedule patients for follow up appointments and/or lab appointments
- Provide education materials to patients as instructed by the KSM provider
- Review AVS (after visit summary) with patient
MANAGE PATIENT MEDICAL RECORDS
- Accurately document all information as required by company, state, and federal guidelines
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Accurately database lab results into appropriate electronic medical record
- Complete chart prep procedures to ensure patient visits are completed accurately, safely, and efficiently
- Prepare and process lab order forms
CLINIC OPERATIONS:
- Clean and stock exam rooms daily
- Report any supply shortage to the Clinical Supervisor
- Proactively identify safety concerns, submit incident reports, and/or discuss with the Clinical Supervisor
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform other duties as assigned and proactively identifies other tasks needing to be addressed/completed
- Demonstrate professional behavior in interactions with coworkers and patients
- Float to all clinics, including outreach locations, as needed
- Train other clinical staff on job duties, policies, or procedure as needed
- Participate in weekly huddles
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability and means to travel to all clinics, including outreach locations, as needed. Mileage reimbursement available.
- High school diploma
- Flexible
- Reliable
- MA experience preferred
- MA certification preferred
- Epic experience preferred
Salary : $19
