Medical Assistant - Hospital Campus Clinic (Full Time)
Medical Assistant - Hospital Campus Clinic (Full Time)
Sauk Prairie Healthcare
Prairie du Sac, WI
Job ID : 52624d6a32507a364a55556739467a755a773d3d
Job Description :
POSITION SPECIFICS
Title: Medical Assistant – Hospital Campus Clinic
FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, variable hours between 7:15AM and 5:00PM
Holiday Rotation: None
Weekend Rotation: None
On Call Requirements: None
POSITION SUMMARY
The Medical Assistant, under the direction of the physician or other designated licensed staff, provides routine patient care in an ambulatory setting. The Medical Assistant is able to work as part of a team and perform both clinical and administrative duties. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination/procedure, sterilization of medical instruments and administering medications as directed by provider or designee. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records and filling out insurance forms/paperwork and pre-authorizations if needed.
POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
- Manages patient flow and performs patient rooming workflows.
- Demonstrates and understands infection control, sterile and aseptic techniques. Uses appropriate techniques in setting up or assisting with procedure.
- Enters and processes all orders (e.g. diagnostic, office procedures) and assists in the scheduling of procedures.
- Assists medical provider with processing of diagnostic results.
- Administers medications by all routes excluding intravenous infusion. Demonstrates and understands administration techniques, recognizes and reports effects and side effects of medication, and instructs patient appropriately.
- Collects and records accurate telephone information and relays it to medical provider or nurse in a timely manner.
- Cleans, prepares, and autoclaves equipment and instruments in preparation for sterilizations per infection control policies and procedures.
- Check inventory and order supplies as needed.
- Provides patient education only under the direction of medical provider or nurse.
- Performs delegated MD/Nursing acts commensurate with education, training, competency and experience.
- Schedule referrals/outpatient diagnostic procedures including patient prep information and coordinate prior authorizations
- Collect laboratory samples.
- Depending upon location and/or department may be responsible for basic computer scheduling, rescheduling, canceling and coordination of appointments.
- Assists in emergency situations. Cross train and staff other clinics as needed.
- Participates in site process improvement teams.
- Performs other duties as required.
POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES - LPN
- Manage patient flow and performs patient rooming.
- Perform or assists with department procedures.
- Demonstrates and understands sterile and aseptic techniques. Uses appropriate techniques in setting up or assisting with procedure.
- Assist medical provider with processing of diagnostic results.
- Administer medications by all routes excluding intravenous infusion. Demonstrates and understands administration techniques, recognizes and reports effects and side effects of medication, and instructs patient appropriately. May initiate maintenance IV solutions only (see sect. 5a).
- An LPN may initiate adult IV therapy using maintenance IV solutions under the direct supervision of a RN, physician or advanced practitioner in designated areas. Formal training must be completed and demonstrated annual competencies documented within the designated department prior to initiating IV therapy.
- Screen telephone calls related to patient care.
- Obtain appropriate information with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Consult with an RN or medical provider regarding situations outside of established protocols.
- Reinforce the teaching protocols established by the RN or medical provider and provides basic health care instruction.
- Perform delegated nursing or medical acts beyond basic nursing care under the direct supervision of the RN/medical provider.
- Manage patient flow and performs patient rooming workflows as requested.
- Collect laboratory samples.
- Schedule referrals/outpatient diagnostic procedures including patient prep information and coordinate prior authorizations.
- Assist in emergency situations.
- Participate in site process improvement teams.
- Cross train and staff other clinics as needed.
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies, protocols, standing orders and quality assurance standards.
- Perform other duties as required.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Required: High school graduate or equivalent
- Preferred: None
Experience:
- Required: None
- Preferred: Experience working in a healthcare setting
Licenses and Registrations:
- Required: None
- Preferred: None
Certification(s):
- Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of appointment.
Preferred: Certification by one of the following national examination agencies:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA); or
- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); or
Clinical Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcare Association (NHC)
BENEFIT SUMMARY
- Competitive health and dental insurance options
- Flexible paid time off to balance work and life
- Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match
- Free membership to our state-of-the-art fitness facility
- Generous tuition reimbursement
- Employer provided life and disability insurance
- Free parking at facility
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Company Details :
Name : Sauk Prairie Healthcare
CEO : Shawn Lerch
Headquarter : Prairie du Sac, WI
Revenue : Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size : 501 to 1000 Employees
Type : Hospital
Primary Industry : Health Care Services & Hospitals
Sector Name : Healthcare
Year Founded : 1956
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Details
: Prairie du Sac, WI
: 36554 - 61368 USD ANNUAL
: 13 days ago
