Medical Assistant Regional Residency Clinic - 40 Hours Day Shift

Henry Ford Health
Clinton Township, Michigan
Full-time

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$2, SIGN ON BONUS

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients.

These duties may include but are not limited to the greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room, obtaining medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs, preparing patients for an examination / procedure, and assisting the provider during the examination / procedure.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Please Note : The following duties & responsibilities may not apply to all ambulatory areas) :

Patient Care :

  • Perform initial-response screening following protocols approved by supervising provider.
  • Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, and treatment.
  • Obtain vital signs and record in the electronic health record (EHR).
  • Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills.
  • Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per protocols, policies, and procedures.
  • Prepare, administer, and document oral, parenteral medications, and immunizations as ordered by the supervising provider, documenting administration following the six rights in the EHR while maintaining accurate medication & immunization records.
  • Document care provided during patient visit in EHR.
  • Recognize and respond to emergencies.
  • Actively monitors & respond timely to patient requests via telephone encounter, In Basket message and / or My Chart according to identified time frames and documents responses in the EHR.
  • Enter medication, radiology, and lab orders in the electronic health record for provider sign off.
  • Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and / or caregiver as directed by the provider.
  • Enter medication refill orders per protocol.

Diagnostic :

  • Collect and process specimens.
  • Perform CLIA-waived tests.
  • Perform electrocardiography, respiratory and other testing based on department needs.
  • Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.

Consultation :

  • Serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff in the event of problems or complaints.
  • Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments.
  • Schedule outpatient procedures.
  • Apply third party and managed care policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Obtain insurance pre-authorizations.
  • Enters referrals for provider sign off.

Quality Assurance :

  • Participate in departmental / divisional Quality Assessment and Quality Improvement Programs.
  • Practice Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials.
  • Apply principles of aseptic and sterile technique.
  • Clean instruments and equipment per policies and procedures.
  • Comply with all HFHS and departmental specific safety standards.
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory standards regarding practice, environment, and documentation.

Instruction :

  • Function as a health care advocate to meet individual’s needs.
  • Educate individuals in office policies and procedures.
  • Educate the patient within the scope of practice and as directed by supervising physician in health maintenance, disease prevention, and compliance with patient’s treatment plan.
  • Identify community resources for health maintenance and disease prevention to meet individual patient needs.

Other :

  • Uphold goals, policies, procedures, and expectations of the Henry Ford Health System (HFHS).
  • Support the mission, vision, and values of the HFHS.
  • Maintain examination / treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment.
  • Maintain core and applicable specialty competencies as defined by the Henry Ford Health System.
  • Other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
  • Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred. Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care preferred.
  • Ability to problem-solve preferred.
  • Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred. EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred.

AND one of the following :

  • Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship ( hour minimum).
  • Graduate from a Medical Assistant program without completion of a clinical externship but with a minimum one-year experience in clinical medical assisting within the past five years.
  • Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of five years of experience in clinical medical assisting.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). OR Licensed Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience.
  • Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five years.

Additional Information

Organization : Henry Ford Macomb Hospital

Department : Regional Residency Clinic CT

Shift : Day Job

Union Code : Not Applicable

30+ days ago
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