Medical Assistant

3 days ago

Hammond, United States Patient Plus Urgent Care Full time
*OPENING EARLY 2024*

The certified medical assistant aids providers (MDs, NPs, and PAs) by performing primary clinical, administrative, and housekeeping duties. He or she will interact directly with patients while taking and recording vital signs, preparing patients for exams and procedures, drawing blood, administering medications, removing sutures, and performing simple wound care. The medical assistant will collect, prepare, and run simple laboratory tests and sterilize medical equipment. He or she will be able to help the front desk with various administrative duties as requested. This person will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the waiting area and examination rooms and monitoring and documenting supply levels.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

•Performs general and medical assisting duties according to state guidelines.

•Records and signs all pertinent information in the patient's chart

•Triage all patients according to Patient Plus standards.

•Instruct patients in the collection of samples and tests.

•Collects, accurately labels, and forwards specimens for laboratory analysis.

•Prepares patients and assists Providers with examination, treatments, and procedures.

•Prepares and administers medications and injections after verifying correct dosage (Use the six rights of medication).

•Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to Providers.

•Prepares examination rooms; sterilizes instruments for tests per established procedures.

•Thoroughly cleans equipment and examination rooms per policy.

•Demonstrates thorough knowledge of infection control procedures; strictly adheres to policies and procedures; washes hands before and after each patient contact.

•Instructs and arranges for patient testing and admissions.

•Responds to and refers appropriate incoming telephone calls to Providers.

•Instruct patient regarding medication and treatment instructions before discharge.

•Post tests and examination results to charts.

•Explains and distributes patient education material (if applicable).

•Answers patients' questions.

•Escorts patients to the appropriate area in the clinic when necessary.

Patient Records and Recall:

•Notify and record patients of test results, as directed by the Provider.

•Notifies patient of the next follow-up visit required.

Occupational Health:

•Perform drug screen collections based on DOT guidelines.

•Accurately perform other services including, but not limited to, DOT and non-DOT physicals in compliance with current guidelines and Breath Alcohol Testing.

•Follow documentation procedures and complete required documentation related to each patient visit.

•Accurately use the EMR system for Occupational Medicine/Workers' Compensation patients.

•Execute follow-up calls promptly.

Requirements

  • Minimum high school degree or equivalent.
  • Certificate of completion of an approved Medical Assistant program.
  • Current CPR and First Aid Certifications.
  • Previous urgent care work experience is highly desirable.
  • Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, and families.
  • Able to withstand physical & mental demands: standing, walking, stooping, bending.
  • Basic computer knowledge.

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