What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Part-Time position at The Chesapeake - LifeSpire?
Medical Assistant Part-Time - Long-Term Care –supportive team and a new wage scale!
Join us at The Chesapeake where we impact lives and build careers!
Can you see yourself working on a beautiful “cruise ship on land - a luxury retirement community”?
At The Chesapeake in Newport News, Virginia, residents receive gracious hospitality and exquisite service from a caring and committed team who know they make a difference in the work they perform. Our mission is to empower individuals with choices in purposeful living built on values of faith, servant leadership, stewardship, integrity, peace of mind, innovation and joy.
If you are looking to make a difference, we’d love to talk to you!
The major responsibility of the HCC Medical Assistant is to perform clinical and administrative duties within the scope of practice consistent with the CMA’s education, training and experience as assigned to support the Nursing Department in their endeavor to deliver quality care.
Essential Duties:
- Primarily responsible for monitoring nursing call systems in a timely and courteous manner.
- Maintains HCC medical records in compliance with facility policy and procedure.
- Responsible for assisting in the coordination of resident medical appointments and transports, and ensuring required paperwork is complete and that medical documentation is received following the appointments.
- Provides support in preparing clinical records for physician rounds.
- Maintains an up-to-date laboratory and diagnostic testing record and facilitates obtaining these test results promptly.
- Assists with resident related needs within scope of qualifications and training as directed by the Director of Nursing.
- Complete control testing of all individualized glucometers and sanitizes the equipment.
- Provides clerical support to Team Leader/Lead nurse, Unit Manager, MDS coordinator and other members of the interdisciplinary team and Director of Nursing as directed.
- Keeps the nurse’s station stocked with secretarial supplies.
- Prepares charts and computer records for incoming admissions, completes the ADL tasks on computer and participates in audits as assigned.
- Post daily staffing sheet and census and updates throughout the shift.
- Report employee call outs to the scheduling coordinator and the Director of Quality Assurance.
Qualifications:
- Administrative Assistants with medical experience
- CNA or Medical Assistant with awareness and understanding of the job description
- Knowledgeable of medical terminology and medical record management.
- Is familiar with a variety of medical supplies and equipment.
- Experience with clinical and diagnostic procedures within scope of practice.
- Has ability to accurately complete health insurance forms.
- Is Computer literate or has ability to learn and use various computer applications.
- Has the ability to communicate effectively with residents, their families, facility staff and
- the public.
- Has ability to be flexible with work schedules and assignments.
We strongly believe in our mission of empowering individuals with choices in purposeful living. Together we can make a difference for residents and their families. We look forward to welcoming YOU to our winning team!
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
