MEDICAL ASSISTANT

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Req# 29755Aultman Health Foundation, CANTON, OHAULTMAN HOSPITALAultman Health FoundationFull Time, Day Shift, 8-4 : 30 flexible

The primary purpose is to provide clinical support to the physician or advanced practice nurse (APN), registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, and work cooperatively with the remainder of the department structure.

TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Check the physician and / or APN schedules frequently for any add-ons or updates.
• Review the patient's medical record prior to visit to verify completeness, including having test results available.
• Room patients in a timely fashion; verify patient identity and compare with chart. Obtain vital signs, height, weight, and accurate list of current medications and pertinent information needed for the physician / APN to assess the patient.
• May perform EKGs, lab testing, specimen collection, point of care testing, and venipuncture under supervision of Physician / APN / RN.
• Accurately arrange for various hospital procedures and tests to be scheduled. This includes precertification, authorizations, physician orders, communicating with the patient, and adding to the physician / APN’s schedule if indicated.
• Accurately complete medical forms, process and route billing information to appropriate staff. (Example : disability forms etc.)
• Copy and release medical records according to policy.
• Document in the medical record accurately and timely.
• Notify physician promptly of any abnormal lab, testing results, or critical results.
• Restock and clean exam rooms after use.
• Maintain confidentiality of information obtained while performing duties.
• Accurately scribes for providers as directed.
• Assist with set up of office procedures.
• Assist with scheduling and reception desk functions.
• Assist in answering phone calls and phone triage.
• Perform instrument processing / sterilization as indicated.
• Additional duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an approved Medical Assisting Program.
• Currently a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
• High School graduate
• Current CPR training
• Completion of all annual requirements including but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA, Safety, Employee Health service standards.
• Adheres to the hospital attendance policy
• Basic computer skills are required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normally Monday through Friday; as required by patient volume with a lunch break daily. Lunch breaks are coordinated with other staff members for adequate coverage.
• May be subject to occasional overtime before or after normal working hours.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
• Subject to frequent moving / standing / sitting during working hours.
• Subject to blood and body fluid exposure

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM

O Occasionally 0- 33% of the work shift or 0- 32 repetitions.

F Frequently 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200+ repetitions.

C Constantly 67-100% of the work shift or 200+ repetitions.

N Not essential job requirement.

C Standing

C Walking

O Lifting (70 pounds)

O Carrying (70 pounds)

O Pushing (70 pounds)

N Climbing with (70 pounds)

O Stooping / Bending

O Twisting / Turning

O Kneeling / Squatting

O Crawling

O Reaching Up / Reaching Forward

HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY

Category III