Medical Assistant

Job Summary:
Perform initialresponse 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, InBasket 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.
Collect and process specimens.
Perform CLIAwaived tests.
Perform electrocardiography, respiratory and other testing based on department needs.
Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
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 preauthorizations.
Enters referrals for provider sign off.
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 documentation.
Function as a health care advocate to meet individuals 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 patients treatment plan.
Identify community resources for health maintenance and disease prevention to meet individual patient needs.
Uphold goals, policies, procedures, and expectations of the (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 .
Other duties as assigned within scope of practice. null

Preferred Skills & Experience:
Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred.
Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care preferred.
Ability to problemsolve preferred.
Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred.
EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred. null

Education:
Required Education:
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 oneyear experience in clinical medical assisting within the past five (5) years. OR
Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical medical assisting. OR
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). OR
Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least oneyear clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years. OR
Military trained medical personnel with at least oneyear clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.

Languages:
English

Certifications & Licenses:
Emergency Medical Technician
Licensed Paramedic
Licensed Practical Nurse
Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification

Schedule Notes:
Assignment is 13- weeks with possible convert FTE Assignment is at a sleep clinic.
Candidate will be responsible to room patients, and clean the room.
Shift: 7am to 4:30pm; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday