About this opportunity
Sullivan County Community Hospital lists this Cert Medical Assistant opportunity in sullivan, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical AssistantQualificationsEducationGraduate from an accredited Medical Assistant ProgramExperience/SkillsTwo years experience in physician's office or related experience, preferred, but not requiredUrology experience preferred but not requiredBackground in medical-surgical nursing and immunizationsKnowledge of clinic functionAbility to work in conjunction with other clinic personnelKnowledge of community health resources for alternate health servicesKnowledge of community health nursing principles and practicesAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in written reportsRequired Licenses/CertificationsMedical Assistant CertificationCPRWorking ConditionsClean, well-lighted working environmentRoutine ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsEscorts patient to exam rooms and assesses patients per clinic protocolsObtains and thoroughly documents vital signs, chief complaintUpdates medication lists, and verifies allergiesUpdates the patient's medical and social history, as appropriatePrepares patient for examination and assists as necessaryEnsures that ordered tests results are in the patient record and available for Practitioner review at time of patient examinationSends patient letter of intent to have prescribed orders completed if no record found in chartAssures adequate patient records are maintained and transferred as requestedObtains consent for procedures as directedCollects lab specimens and prepares specimen for transport according to policyAssists provider in procedures including but not limited to dressing changes, pelvic exams, laceration repairs, injections, and aspirationsUtilizes appropriate aseptic techniqueCleans instruments and prepares them for sterilization according to policyMaintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and current clinical conditionFollows the five rights of medication administration in order to reduce the potential for errorDocuments in the patient record all medication administered and tests performed in a timely and accurate manner. Charges appropriatelyFormulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and involves patient and family in educationKnowledgeable in growth and development principals and provides age appropriate careSchedules patient for further testing as directed by the PractitionerKeeps track of follow-up labs, wellness checks for future patient remindersMaintains knowledge of rules and regulations governing the clinicPhones-in prescription refills as directed by the PractitionerResponds to emergency situations appropriately and immediatelyCalls 911 as necessaryPerforms other duties as assignedClinic ResponsibilitiesEnsures that exam rooms and patient accessible areas are safe and that likelihood of patient injury is reducedAssures that examination rooms are full at all times and that patients are seen in an orderly and fair mannerEnsures that acutely ill or injured patients are triaged and seen firstExplains delays and waiting times to patients and familiesRecords all phone conversations and information given to the patient in the medical record to provide for clear communication among all clinic staffMaintains knowledge of lab collection policy and proceduresPerforms quality controls for tests and documents results as per policyMonitors and records oxygen tanks monthlyChecks AED monthly. Records activityPerforms API QC during the year on all tests resulted at siteChecks for outdates on supplies and medications on an ongoing basisInventories medications upon receiving and disposing. Inventories, orders and manages the VFC medicationsDocuments accordinglyMonitors and records refrigerator temperatures dailyParticipates in professional development and assumes responsibility for keeping knowledge of skills currentOffice ResponsibilitiesAnswers telephone calls in a professional manner and refers patient problems to PractitionerInteracts professionally with patients and families. Exhibits ability to prioritize and organize workFollows through on assigned tasksParticipates in departmental performance improvement activities by collecting, analyzing, and reporting dataKnowledgeable of and compliant with clinic policies and proceduresExhibits cooperation and positive attitude and maintains a good working relationship with all clinic staffCompletes incident reports and forwards to Practitioner when appropriateCompletes routine equipment checks and stock suppliesOrders supplies as neededMonitors, orders, and stocks exam rooms with supplies as needed.Full time/Day shift 64 hours/Biweekly
Worksite address
sullivan, IN, 47882, US
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