Medical Assistant - Certified - Full Time - Days - River Park Family Medicine
Company: SaintJoseph Health System
Location: South Bend
Posted on: May 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Assists
the ambulatory care setting physician or other professional
healthcare provider with the administration of direct and indirect
patient care. Performs basic medical assisting procedures necessary
to provide for care, comfort and safety of patients.1.Actively
demonstrates the organization's mission and core values, and
conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these
values.2.Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining
to patient health, safety and medical information.3.Accurately
assesses patient symptoms, reactions, and physical condition and
records data in the medical record. Documents vital signs and any
other measures indicated by the condition or diagnosis of the
patient per office protocol.4.Evaluates acute patient telephone
calls and adds to daily schedule as appropriate. Provides
counseling and/or direction to patient based on
physician/healthcare provider preference or after consultation with
provider.5.Performs office laboratory procedures, which may include
assisting with collection, testing, handling, transporting, and
documenting of specimens.6.Properly sets up exam room and prepares
patients for examinations and procedures. Assists with procedures
and examinations per physician/healthcare provider preference, i.e.
gynecological exams, minor surgeries, electrocautery, biopsies,
sigmoidoscopies, casting, sterile technique procedures, and
specimen preparation.7.Demonstrates the ability to perform
responsibly in emergency situations based on the assessed needs of
the patient.8.Ability to identify a wide range of patient problems
by having demonstrated age-specific competencies, and communicates
patient needs to appropriate physician/healthcare provider and
provide follow-up when indicated.9.Documents assessments, telephone
calls, medication renewals, etc. in the medical record per
established guidelines. Maintains the medical record by
filing/scanning test results, charting lab results, and other
filing as indicated.10.Performs selective clinical procedures as
approved by policy and maintains appropriate knowledge and skill
level. Examples: medication preparation and administration,
dressing applications, suture removals, first aid, vision
screening, audiometry, non-stress test, EKG, irrigations,
etc.11.Communicates with patients and visitors in a professional,
courteous, friendly and non-intimidating manner.12.Schedules tests,
admissions, etc. for patients with area hospitals and facilities as
ordered by the physician/healthcare provider. In doing so,
maintains a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with
all members of the office, other provider offices, hospital
services, and community agencies.13.Provides a clean, safe
environment for patients and associates. Assists in the care,
preparation and maintenance of supplies adhering to the stewardship
principals of the organization.14.Maintains knowledge and skills of
front office operations. Assists as necessary with reception,
medical records, scheduling and billing functions of the
office.15.Knowledgeable of third party payor policies and
procedures, documentation requirements, and patient instruction
procedures.16.Maintains scheduled office visits.17.Maintains
technological competencies, organization, and neatness in the work
area. Completes all mandatory in-services in required timeframe.
Regularly assists co-workers as needed. Utilizes resources in a
manner that reflects an understanding of proper
stewardship.18.Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job
as directed.JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIESEducation: High
school graduate or equivalent and/or graduate of: (1) a one-year
medical assistant program (2) an accredited two-year medical
assisting program. Previous experience/training in general medical
office skills and procedures. Proficient/knowledgeable in medical
terminology.Licensure: Certification and/or registration as a
medical assistant. CPR certification required.Experience: One to
three years experience in a medical or physician office preferred.
Basic business office, clinical skills, and computer skills
preferred.Other Job Requirements:Must be tactful in handling
patient problems often of a highly personal and confidential
nature. Must be able to maintain self-composure during frustrating
interpersonal situations. Sustained mental attention required.
Moderate to high levels of stress should be anticipated on a daily
basis. Must be able to respond and react to emergency and changing
situations calmly, professionally, and in an expedient manner. Must
be able to work without constant direct supervision. Able to adjust
communication skills to the level of the patient.May need to
occasionally travel to other SJPN locations within the three county
area.Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of
work are subject to change based on departmental and/or
organizational needs. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000
physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve
diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the
cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and
health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that
knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize
that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our
world and that these differences often lead to innovative
solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce
(through training and education, recruitment, retention, and
development), commitment and accountability, communication,
community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
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