Medical Assistant
JOB SUMMARY :
Responsible to provide general direct and indirect patient care duties, in the clinic setting, under the direct supervision of a physician.
Key Responsibilities :
- Intake of patients, verify and record clinical data and health information.
- Administer clinical quality measures and update medical records.
- Use appropriate interventions and strategies considering culture, language, age, gender, and other factors.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the medical assistant scope of practice and incorporate holistic patient-centered, team-based care.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure the functionality of practice operations and provide excellent patient care.
- Monitor practice schedules for changes or updates.
- Assist with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits.
- Monitor the environment for compliance with continual accreditation readiness.
- Guide patients through the healthcare system, ensuring they arrive at appointments on time and prepared.
- Provide emotional support related to the patient’s clinical situation in accordance with the patient’s plan of care.
- Serve as a patient advocate, assisting patients in navigating the care continuum to facilitate effective, quality care and improved patient satisfaction and outcomes.
- Assist with referrals to appropriate specialists for diagnosis or treatment.
- Adhere to the limitations of the medical assistant role, including not triaging patients, not providing care prior to provider evaluation, and not identifying as a nurse.
- May float to other areas when not needed in the assigned area.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE : 1-year preferred healthcare experience.
EDUCATION : High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Successful completion of a medical assistant program is beneficial.
This position may qualify for a training assignment, with conditions stated in writing at the time of hire.
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRY : Enrollment in medical assistant training program (company provided) with certification required at the end of the training period.
PandoLogic. Category : Healthcare, Keywords : Medical Assistant, Location : Helena, MT-59604