Medical Assitant-Clinical/Office
US Digestive Health, Springfield Township, PA, United States
Overview
Description
The Medical Assistant assists the physician in providing excellent patient care within the office environment. Obtains and records accurate patient medical history information. Measures and records vital signs. Obtains and records medication & allergy details on each patient. Attempts to assist the physician in keeping patient wait times to a minimum, by being organized and prepared. Assists in the preparation of patient charts and obtaining relevant test results on patients. Offers friendly, courteous, and confidential assistance to all patients and their families. Must be able to multitask in a busy work environment and have ability to identify & prioritize tasks. Will be required to travel between locations as necessary.
Responsibilities
Take patients to exam rooms, gathering all necessary information for providers (i.e. height, weight, vitals, verifying allergies/meds, entering information into EMR when applicable, verifying previous information in EMR)
Assist providers with physical exams/sigmoidoscopies/bandings as needed
Administer Breath Tests
Call patients with normal test results at provider’s request
Answer/return calls to patients with questions or concerns when necessary
Receive and distribute all EMR documents and emails
Order and pre-authorize special injectable and oral medication
Hepatitis C patient follow up with lab orders and results when LPN unavailable
Order and monitor sample medications
File and track lab and radiology orders to make sure that patients follow through with their care as directed by the providers
Track procedure and pathology reports and forward to providers
Enter recalls in EMR
Keep exam rooms clean, neat and always stocked
Collect Biohazard Red Bags each month for pick up
Take inventory as needed to accurately order supplies
Schedule procedures, office visits, labs, radiology, and consultations, when necessary
Log off, shut down and place laptop computers in locked exam room cabinet each evening
Display ability to access, interpret and document relevant patient history
Display proficiency in using office hardware & software. Includes the use of ECW, Misys & Chart Capture systems
Appropriately & accurately sort and place procedure reports in patient charts
Identify, provide, and record relevant hospital, patient history documentation
Access patient laboratory results, using online or telephone procedures, as required
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional medical office environment, utilizing standard office equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands include standing, walking, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Position Type / Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, with an 8-hour shift Monday through Friday. No weekends are required.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer
Requirements
Required
High School Graduate
Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant experience
Demonstrates clinical expertise in gastroenterology nursing
Current BLS certification
Participation in ongoing continuing education
Ability to deal compassionately, professionally, and courteously with patients, their families
Full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
Extensive periods of standing or walking
Bending, lifting, and carrying
Normal color perception and corrected visual acuity and hearing to normal range
Involvement with management, providers, staff, and patients and their families
Preferred
At least one (1) year previous office experience preferred
Medical Assistant and/or Nursing Assistant Certification (May be required depending on the location)
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Description
The Medical Assistant assists the physician in providing excellent patient care within the office environment. Obtains and records accurate patient medical history information. Measures and records vital signs. Obtains and records medication & allergy details on each patient. Attempts to assist the physician in keeping patient wait times to a minimum, by being organized and prepared. Assists in the preparation of patient charts and obtaining relevant test results on patients. Offers friendly, courteous, and confidential assistance to all patients and their families. Must be able to multitask in a busy work environment and have ability to identify & prioritize tasks. Will be required to travel between locations as necessary.
Responsibilities
Take patients to exam rooms, gathering all necessary information for providers (i.e. height, weight, vitals, verifying allergies/meds, entering information into EMR when applicable, verifying previous information in EMR)
Assist providers with physical exams/sigmoidoscopies/bandings as needed
Administer Breath Tests
Call patients with normal test results at provider’s request
Answer/return calls to patients with questions or concerns when necessary
Receive and distribute all EMR documents and emails
Order and pre-authorize special injectable and oral medication
Hepatitis C patient follow up with lab orders and results when LPN unavailable
Order and monitor sample medications
File and track lab and radiology orders to make sure that patients follow through with their care as directed by the providers
Track procedure and pathology reports and forward to providers
Enter recalls in EMR
Keep exam rooms clean, neat and always stocked
Collect Biohazard Red Bags each month for pick up
Take inventory as needed to accurately order supplies
Schedule procedures, office visits, labs, radiology, and consultations, when necessary
Log off, shut down and place laptop computers in locked exam room cabinet each evening
Display ability to access, interpret and document relevant patient history
Display proficiency in using office hardware & software. Includes the use of ECW, Misys & Chart Capture systems
Appropriately & accurately sort and place procedure reports in patient charts
Identify, provide, and record relevant hospital, patient history documentation
Access patient laboratory results, using online or telephone procedures, as required
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional medical office environment, utilizing standard office equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands include standing, walking, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Position Type / Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, with an 8-hour shift Monday through Friday. No weekends are required.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer
Requirements
Required
High School Graduate
Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant experience
Demonstrates clinical expertise in gastroenterology nursing
Current BLS certification
Participation in ongoing continuing education
Ability to deal compassionately, professionally, and courteously with patients, their families
Full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
Extensive periods of standing or walking
Bending, lifting, and carrying
Normal color perception and corrected visual acuity and hearing to normal range
Involvement with management, providers, staff, and patients and their families
Preferred
At least one (1) year previous office experience preferred
Medical Assistant and/or Nursing Assistant Certification (May be required depending on the location)
#J-18808-Ljbffr