Medical Assistant Student Externship

2 weeks ago

Charleston, West Virginia, United States CAMC Health System Full time
Job Summary

As a Medical Assistant Student Extern, you will play a vital role in providing direct patient care under the supervision of certified medical professionals. Your primary responsibility will be to assist in the delivery of high-quality patient care, ensuring a positive experience for our patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform direct patient assignments, applying good judgment and knowledge of skills required within the realm of job responsibility.
  • Report all pertinent observations and concerns directly to the RN, LPN, or Provider.
  • Document in patient chart as appropriate for realm of responsibility and per policy and procedure.
  • Assist MAs, LPNs, RNs, or Providers with rooming patients, completing appropriate forms, assessments, vital signs, etc. as directed.
  • Perform clerical skills as directed, including use of computer, assembling charts, recording information, answering telephones, filing, etc.
  • Scan outside medical records, reconcile labs and diagnostic test results, hospital or other consultations reports into the EMR as appropriate under the direction of MA, LPN, RN, or Provider.
  • Assist callers and/or visitors professionally, take written messages, create in-basket messages, or directly route the caller/visitor to the appropriate person.
  • Perform and document findings of quality checks to include refrigerator temp, crash cart, diagnostic equipment, and eyewash as directed.
  • Schedule testing procedures for patients (i.e., x-rays, ultrasounds, mammograms, etc.) under the direction of MA, LPN, RN, or Provider.
  • Complete on-the-job training, in-service education, and carry out specific job duties under the supervision of a certified medical assistant, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or provider.
  • Scribe appropriate documentation into permanent office record consistent with policies and procedure for physician findings.
Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties throughout the work shift.
  • Visual acuity must be within normal range.
  • Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Must have manual dexterity to operate keyboards, fax machines, telephones, copiers, and other business equipment.
  • Must have a strong stomach to handle various odors and sites dealing with wounds and various procedures performed in the office.
Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps.
  • Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.
  • Exposure to toxic gas, fumes, and odors.
  • Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.
  • Confined office space under fluorescent lighting.
  • Exposure to electrical current.
Skills and Abilities
  • Must have the ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
  • Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles and also be able to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.
  • Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.
  • Must have effective reading and comprehension skills.
  • Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal.
  • Must be excellent at transcribing medical information, including the strong ability to spell accurately and correctly.
  • Must have good medical terminology skills.
  • Must be skilled with computer systems used by both physician offices and hospitals to capture data accurately and consistently.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and be able to compensate for staffing needs as appropriate, including ability to be flexible because it is expected that the associate will work in other CAMC clinics when staffing needs arise.
  • Ability to function as a team member in respect to organization, communication, and task.
  • Typing skills/keyboarding required/strong ability to listen and absorb what the physician is saying and ascertain the physician's needs.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology required by testing or completion of formal coursework.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with physician office computer systems such as EPIC or similar system, including use of electronic scheduling modules/Electronic Medical Records is required: testing of skills required as part of the interview process.
  • Demonstrates competency in clinical and technical skills, completes training as required, and correctly performs these skills on a consistent basis.
Patient Group Knowledge

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment, or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages.

  • Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs.
  • Knowledge of growth and development.
  • Understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patient.
Common Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintain and document all applicable required information.
  • Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker interactions.
  • Comply with the company's attendance policy.
  • Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
  • Perform work in a cost-effective manner.
  • Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
Education
  • High School Diploma or GED (Required)
  • Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program
Credentials
  • Basic Life Support (Required)

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