Medical Assistant PRN OBGYN Downtown Nashville

{"Job Title": "Medical Assistant PRN OBGYN Downtown Nashville", "Job Summary": "We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team at Heritage Medical Associates. As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for performing routine clerical, administrative, and clinical duties within the scope allowed for TN state law. This position may be assigned to a specific clinic/provider and/or float to various clinics/providers based on business needs and must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with physicians, providers, fellow team members, patients, and the general public in the performance of all job duties.", "Responsibilities": [{"title": "Clinical", "description": "Gathers, via direct care and/or telephone encounters, clinical data and maintains documentation in the clinical record (initials/dates) to ensure accurate tracking of medical treatment, i.e. chief complaint, vital signs, allergies, medications, advanced directive, growth charts, pain score, health history - i.e. immunization records, allergy injection record, other; completes Comprehensive Health Assessment as indicated annually", "bulletPoints": ["Notifies physician / provider and/or the Registered Nurse immediately of patient\u2019s status, pending lab test results, and any abnormal data/complaints observed or obtained from the patient - i.e. breathing difficulties, adverse drug reactions, medication effectiveness, etc. and administers CPR should the need arise; preps charts for physician(s) as instructed", "Triage patients appropriately - i.e. face-to-face encounter, phone calls and Follow My Health messages and informs physician/provider of issues in a timely manner", "In accordance with established protocol/policy and consistent with the age of the patients served, properly prepares (correct dosages) and administers (subQ, intra muscular, intra dermal, intra venous / infusion) medication, allergy serum, immunizations, O2, treatments, tests (flu, Mono, Strep, TB, etc.) as ordered; demonstrates knowledge and understanding of dosages, reactions, and side effects of medications; accurately documents in patient\u2019s chart", "Correctly conducts CLIA waived testing - i.e. glucose, UAs, pregnancy, strep, etc. as ordered; follows established lab protocol/guidelines i.e. controls (strep, urine, RSV, Flu, hemoglobin, cholesterol, lipid, A-disk, pregnancy, etc.)", "Accurately follows established procedures for handling various specimens/cultures - i.e. throat, wound, stool, urine, sputum, etc. and infection control in the handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste", "Uses/operates/troubleshoots various equipment needed in delivering patient care - i.e. scales (infant / adult), digital thermometer, EKG, pulse oximeter, oxygen/nasal cannula/mask, nebulizer, spirometer, Holter Monitor / event recorder, Snellen, audiometry, endoscopes/endoscopic accessories, patient monitoring, etc."]}, {"title": "Administrative", "description": "Ensures sterile instrument processing is completed timely in accordance with established protocol and manufacturer recommendations - i.e. check instrument expiration dates, cleans and disinfects equipment, accessories, and packages items", "bulletPoints": ["Accurately schedules patient appointments by: obtaining the required demographic information (i.e. guarantor, PCP, usual and referring physician); informing patient of financial liability (i.e. outstanding balance, $100 payment), understanding Alert Notes; informing patient of prep required for procedures (obtained from referral website) / labs; obtains necessary consent forms", "Verifies provider insurance participation via referral website, HMA Insurance Analysts, and other applicable sources", "Accurately utilizes the Appointment Management in PM including working bump, no-shows, cancellations, confirmations and wait lists and track initial specialist office visit appointment to ensure patients keep an appointment", "Schedules patients for tests, as ordered, and informs them as to what to expect, - i.e. lab, x-ray/procedures, nuclear medicine, stress test - i.e. Myoview, exercise, adenosine, and cardiac Holter monitor", "Completes patient referrals and authorizations in a timely manner prior to the patient\u2019s appointment and follows-up on pre-authorizations prior to the procedure", "Timely follow-up on referrals and procedures in Orders Management", "Utilizes insurance websites to obtain benefit information, referrals, pre-authorizations, etc."]}, {"title": "Clerical", "description": "Answers phones and returns phone calls/voice mail (within 24 hours) in a positive and professional manner ensuring customer needs are adequately addressed", "bulletPoints": ["Orders supplies/accessories timely to avoid shortages/outages which may impede the delivery of patient care services", "Properly uses the copy machine and faxes - ensures paper trays are filled, ink cartridges are replaced as needed, and maintenance is called if necessary", "Completes HMA required forms accurately and timely - i.e. Incident /Accident report, Occurrence report, Needle Stick report, clinic nursing forms, logs, mammogram, MME, etc.", "Complies with HMA policies and procedures and accreditation agencies, OSHA, etc.", "Assembles encounter forms for the next business day, label paperwork with MRC / chart number for physician review, send paperwork to scanning as required, open mail and route faxes appropriately", "Reviews phone tree reports and conducts appointment-reminder calls as appropriate"]}, {"title": "Customer Service", "description": "Displays sensitivity, courtesy, and respect when dealing with patients, team members, and the general public", "bulletPoints": ["Demonstrates a willingness to ensure customer questions are answered and their needs are addressed - goes the extra mile to assist others and ensure the message delivered is received as intended", "Exhibits behavior that is consistent with HMA\u2019s mission, vision, and values", "Interpersonal Skills", "Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities", "Ability to communicate clearly", "Computer knowledge helpful", "Preferred experience and/or an understanding of electronic health records (EHR) i.e. Allscripts software", "Prior experience in a large multi-specialty physician practice preferred"]}], "Requirements": [{"title": "Job Requirements", "description": "High School Diploma or Equivalent", "bulletPoints": ["Possess a Degree, Diploma or Certificate of Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant training program (or accredited nursing program) or have a minimum of 1-year prior experience functioning as a Medical Assistant in a clinic/hospital setting, or completion of Medical Assistant type training in the armed services.", "Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification", "If working as a float will need Valid TN Driver\u2019s License and Proof of Valid Automotive Insurance"]}, {"title": "Physical Demands and Work Environment", "description": "Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours a day", "bulletPoints": ["Requires regular walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting", "Must be able to lift at least 25lbs", "Must be able to assist patients with transfers from chair to wheelchair, to exam tables, and back to wheelchair/chair", "Must be able to assist patient with turning/positioning on exam table", "Must be able to push patient in wheelchair", "Must be able to manipulate objects-reaching, grasping, handling", "Must exhibit good communication skills-understand, respond and translate into action", "Clinical setting; exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment."]}], "Language": "en"}