Medical Assistant

4 days ago

Jackson, Mississippi, United States Henry Ford Health System Full time
Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Assistant to join our team at Henry Ford Health System. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and supporting our healthcare team.

Responsibilities:

• Perform initial-response screening following protocols approved by supervising provider.
• Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure and treatment.
• Obtain vital signs and record in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills.
• Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare, administer, and document oral, parenteral medications, and immunizations as ordered by the supervising provider, documenting administration following the six rights in the EHR while maintaining accurate medication & immunization records.
• Document care provided during patient visit in EHR.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies.
• Actively monitors & respond timely to patient requests via telephone encounter, In Basket message and/or My Chart according to identified time frames and documents responses in the EHR.
• Enter medication, radiology and lab orders in the electronic health record for provider sign off.
• Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and/or caregiver as directed by the provider.
• Enter medication refill orders per protocol.

Diagnostic:

• Collect and process specimens.
• Perform CLIA-waived tests.
• Perform electrocardiography, respiratory and other testing based on department needs.
• Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.

Consultation:

• Serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff in the event of problems or complaints.
• Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments.
• Schedule outpatient procedures.
• Apply third party and managed care policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Obtain insurance pre-authorizations.
• Enters referrals for provider sign off.

Quality Assurance:

• Participate in departmental/divisional Quality Assessment and Quality Improvement Programs.
• Practice Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Apply principles of aseptic and sterile technique.
• Clean instruments and equipment per policies and procedures.
• Comply with all HFHS and departmental specific safety standards.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards regarding practice, environment and :
• Function as a health care advocate to meet individual's needs.
• Educate individuals in office policies and procedures.
• Educate the patient within the scope of practice and as directed by supervising physician in health maintenance, disease prevention, and compliance with patient's treatment plan.
• Identify community resources for health maintenance and disease prevention to meet individual patient needs.

Other:

• Uphold goals, policies, procedures and expectations of the Henry Ford Health System (HFHS).
• Support the mission, vision, and values of the HFHS.
• Maintain examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Maintain core and applicable specialty competencies as defined by the Henry Ford Health System.
• Other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum). OR
• Graduate from a Medical Assistant program without completion of a clinical externship but with a minimum one-year experience in clinical medical assisting within the past five years. OR
• Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of 5 years' experience in clinical medical assisting. OR
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR
• Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience. OR
• Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five years.

Certifications:

• Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of certification period.

Experience:

• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred.
• Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA/CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Health Career Associations Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), and National Center for Competency Testing National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).

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