What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant- Certified position at Northern Light Health?
Northern Light Inland Hospital
Department: Neurology Clinic
Position is located: Inland Hospital
Work Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
This position is eligible for a $3,500 (minus tax) sign on bonus that is paid out incrementally.
Summary:
Responsible for an emphasis of a team based approach to patient care. Promote training of team members to perform at the highest level of certification allowable by state and federal regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the examination of a patient with a licensed provider.
- Responsible for drawing/processing blood, collecting urine specimens, urine pregnancy tests, rapid strep tests, EKG's, A1C, INR specimens and CLIA waived testing with proper identification and documentation.
- Administer immunizations/injections, minor office procedures, EKG's per provider orders.
- Evaluates and documents patient vital signs.
- Prepares and records patient information including prescriptions following JPP.
- Refills prescriptions when requested by the provider.
- Scribing with the provider.
- Maintains charts including the daily filing/scanning of medical correspondence in EMR or paper chart.
- Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly inspections to include refrigerator/freezer logs, EKG, oxygen tanks, AED, Nebulizer, medication logs.
- Observes universal precautions while performing phlebotomy and handles all specimens as being able to transmit disease.
- Responsible for properly cleaning and preparing and packaging instruments to be sent for sterilization.
- Explains to the best of ability the procedure and purpose of laboratory test(s).
- Responsible for urine drug screen/medication agreement/pill counts with applicable patients including proper documentation and PMP review.
- Stocks/orders medical supplies as well as laundry.
- Responsible for managing and maintaining State Immunization Portal.
- Works with the rest of the practice team on quality data through Meridios reports and Health InfoNet.
- Responsible for obtaining prior authorizations for patient medications care.
- Observes patient confidentiality with patients and fellow employees.
- Seeks assistance, guidance and direction when unsure of procedures and protocols in performance of duties.
- Maintains and updates medical records to include flow sheeting of directives and clinical observation terms.
- Assist provider as directed in splinting, casting and wound care.
- Adheres to Joint Practice Protocols.
- Complies with Hospital Hand Hygiene Standards.
- Adheres to the Hospital Standards of Behavior.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
Certified Medical Assistant Certification Required
Competencies and Skills
- Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
- Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
- Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
- Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Education
- Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working Conditions
- Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
- Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
- Potential exposure to noxious odors.
- Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
- Extend body and limbs to reach items.
- Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
- Prolonged periods of standing.
- Prolonged periods of walking.
