Medical Assistant- Bariatric Clinic - Full Time

Position: Medical Assistant   

Department: Bariatric/MIS

Schedule: Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs clinic support in both the clinical and administrative areas:  In the clinical area the practice assistant, under the direction and supervision of a licensed Nurse or Provider, and in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice participates in the delivery of patient care.  In the administrative area the practice assistant gathers patient information for registration, schedules appointments, verifies demographic and financial information and assists in the facilitation of patient flow throughout the ambulatory setting.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Collaborates with the licensed Nurse/clinic manager, as a member of the interdisciplinary team throughout the shift to determine appropriate work assignment and priorities, as well as communicates status of delegated task completion and outcome of patient data findings.
• Maintains timely ongoing verbal communication. Monitors patient flow including waiting room activity and communicating wait time updates to patients. Informs nursing staff, technical staff and/or supervisor of arrival of patients.
• Conducts pre-visit chart review and preparations for upcoming visits, including: Identification and documentation of patient care needs based on clinic guidelines and protocols (e.g. live interpreter needs, Hoyer-lift).
• Enters order for labs and tests to be completed at upcoming visit per clinic guidelines and protocols.
• Documents current medications and prescriptions that need to be renewed
• Obtains immunization records/history, and enters findings into patient medical record
• Instructs patient on how to prepare for the provider (assisting as necessary) Anticipates/sets up special equipment and/or supplies needed for visit Administers preventative/population health management screens and questionnaires (e.g. PHQ2 and other behavioral health screens) and records in medical record.
• Under the direction of the licensed nurse or designee maintains competence of tasks and performs tasks in relation to a variety of technical skills which may include but are not limited to: Cast/splint care Guaiac, sugar and acetone, urine pH Glucose finger stick Application of external monitors GU irrigation set up Routine EKGs Hearing Test POCT (i.e. glucometer, pregnancy test, etc.) Peak flow Visual acuity Vital signs Oxygen saturation by pulse oximeter
• Provides basic skin care, including but not limited to: application of heat and cold, diabetic foot care, application of elastic stockings, and ace wraps.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Work requires of HS diploma or GED plus at least one of the following:

• Successful completion of a medical assistant program or
• Successful completion of the-second medical-surgical clinical rotation or
• Equivalent combination of education and healthcare related work experience.
• Requires at least two years of previous work experience. Experience in clinical setting is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must pass clinical competency testing.
• Ability to effectively speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to perform basic math and quantitative measurements, e.g. obtains height and weight, measures urine output, etc.
• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
• Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans