Medical Assistant
Company: Centerplace Health Inc
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: October 27, 2024
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Job Description:
CenterPlace Health believes that each employee makes a
significant contribution to our success. That contribution should
not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this
position description is designed to highlight the primary duties,
qualifications, and scope of the position, but not limit the
incumbent nor the Company to only the work identified. It is our
expectation that each employee will offer his/her full capabilities
wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our
endeavors.SUMMARY:The Medical Assistant assists the provider in
routine patient care in the office setting. Working in concert with
the physician/advanced practitioner, this team member fosters
smooth and efficient patient flow. Duties are performed under the
supervision of a licensed clinician and/or office manager. Performs
with minimal supervision.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Assist ProviderAssures
patients are worked up for provider visit timely and efficiently to
include:Obtaining accurate vital signs from the patient and reports
abnormal findings to provider.Accurately documenting patients
health history and reconciles medications.Accurately completes
patient information on laboratory orders and referrals.Fills in
logs and special forms.Accurately utilizes medical equipment as
trained.Administers medications by oral, intramuscular,
subcutaneous, intradermal, inhaled routes as directed by
provider.Assists in referral process.Assists with
procedures.Assists with use and management of EHR.Supports provider
with completion of electronic order entry.Assists providers with
patient flow and management.Enrolls patients in pharmaceutical
assistance programs.Lab SupportPerforms phlebotomy and lab
collection as needed.Prepares specimens for transport to performing
labs appropriately.Performs CLIA waived testing as ordered by the
provider.Follows policies and procedures.Enter results per policies
and procedures.Reviews logbooks and reports monthly for accuracy
and completion.Electronic Health Record (EHR)Accurately and
efficiently enters documentation into the EHR. Organize and/or
facilitate support groups.Ensure necessary patient medical
information is available in the EHR prior to visit.Demonstrates
basic understanding of the EHR:Make appointments.Patient
insurances.Order entry and workflow.Workflow dashboard.Document and
task management.Problem flowsheets.Troubleshooting documents in the
clinical inbox.Clinic MaintenanceKeeps exam rooms and treatment
areas clean per infection control policy and procedures, as well as
well stocked.Assists with ordering and maintaining medication
inventory:Appropriately logs samples and stock
pharmaceuticals.Checks for expiration dates and disposes of expired
medications following policy.Responsible for ordering and
maintaining medical supplies.Reprocesses and sterilizes medical
equipment per established policies and procedures.QI/QAActively
participates in quality improvement projects.Complies with center
policies and procedures.Promotes and complies with NCQA PCMH
standards of care.Clerical Duties (assist as needed)Performs
clerical duties as directed by office manager:Schedule
appointments.Takes phone messages.Scans information into the
electronic health record or EHR.Performs patient registration
functions.Accurately pre-screens medical/dental records.Assists
with document management.Supports patients with referral
process.Other:Performs other related duties as indicated or when
requested by supervisor.Always maintains use of universal
precautions.Completes daily/day end activities as
assigned.Completes all required training and attends meetings as
assigned.Protects/observes patient confidentiality per policies and
procedures.Assures translation, as needed, for non-English speaking
patients.Recognizes and responds appropriately to violent/abusive
situations, bomb threats, fire and emergency situations.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
(EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS)High School
Graduate or GED equivalent.Demonstrates good oral and written
communication skills.Ability to effectively interact with
physicians, patients, and other staff members.Possesses basic
typing skills.Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use Office 365
programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel.Demonstrated knowledge
of proper, safe, and efficient use of current office
equipment/software.Effectively uses the electronic health
record.Current Medical Assistant Certification.Graduate of an
accredited medical assistant program.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
(EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS)Two years of
MA experience preferred.Bilingual communication preferred.
Keywords: Centerplace Health Inc, Tampa , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Sarasota, Florida
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