MA-Medical Assistant-Rheumatology
Company: Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthSummary of
Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionThe Medical Assistant
is a multi-skilled clinical professional that provides indirect
and/or direct patient care within the scope of practice and in
alignment with the standards of excellence and quality. Under the
direction of the provider, the Medical Assistant contributes to the
completion of the patient's chief complaint (including, but not
limited, to respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height,
weight, and temperature), documents patient/family needs,
participates in planning and implementing care for patients, and
administers ordered medications (oral, injection, topically, etc.)
within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines.Essential
Job Functions ---Understands and adheres to the legal
responsibilities and requirements within the Medical Assistant
role.---Identifies significant changes in patient condition through
data collection and reports them to the provider. ---Troubleshoots
issues and escalate problems to provider, direct supervisor, or
appropriate internal resource.---Demonstrates standards of
excellence in care in all interactions, for both internal and
external customers.---Maintains clinical and administrative skills
per the departmental competency guidelines to meet patient care and
daily operational needs. ---Show patients to examination rooms and
prepare them for the physician. ---Travels to other facilities for
BSMH providers or adjusts hours to meet patient care needs as
directed by the practice manager as needed. ---Maintains a safe and
supportive environment by keeping the work area, exam rooms, and
equipment in clean, orderly, and safe manner, ensuring availability
and proper functioning of supplies and equipment.---Assists patient
and provider with virtual health visits which may include setting
up the visit through appropriate platform, pre-charting the virtual
visit prior to the scheduled appointment, contacting the patient to
ensure preparedness for the virtual visit, troubleshooting virtual
visit issues when needed, obtaining chief complaint and health
maintenance checks, medication review, and other relevant patient
details prior to the actual virtual visit. ---Documents in
electronic medical records (EMR) accurately and appropriately.
---Manages in basket messages in the electronic health record (EHR)
under the Provider's verbatim instructions. ---Performs front desk
workflows (i.e., My Chart requests, patient registration,
scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, and
check-in/check-out).---Follows up on orders, appointments,
referrals, and follow up visits and collects co-pays as
needed.---Other duties include, but not limited to, ordering
supplies appropriately, tracking referrals, labs and diagnostic
tests, disposing of contaminated supplies, etc.This document is not
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties,
requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.
Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as
required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable
accommodation.Licensing/CertificationMedical Assisting
certification (required within 14 months of placement in MA role):
Certified Medical Assistant (American Association of Medical
Assisting), Registered Medical Assistant (American Medical
Technologists), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (National
Healthcareer Association, or National Certified Medical Assistant
(National Center for Competency Testing). If incumbent is unable to
obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order
Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable within same time period.BLS Basic Life
Support (preferred upon hire, required within 90 days of
hire)EducationHigh School/GED (required)Work Experience1 year of
healthcare experience (preferred)2 years of clerical physician
practice experience (preferred)TrainingNoneSkills---Record
patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as
test results in medical records.---Interview patients to obtain
medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and
height. ---Prepare and administer medications as directed by a
physician. ---Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens,
log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.---Provide
authorized prescription and drug refill information for pharmacies
as directed by provider. ---Explain treatment procedures,
medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
---Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated
supplies. ---Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
---Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones,
taking dictation, or completing insurance forms. ---Successfully
completes skills or competency checklists to be able to help
physicians examine and treat patients, performing such tasks as
handing them instruments, giving injections, removing sutures,
changing dressings on wounds. ---Strong oral and written
communication skills---Ability to collaboratively work with
patients, families, and teams within a high-volume environment.
---Medical terminology---Attention to detail---Ability to
multitask---Ability to use standard office equipment (i.e.
computer, copier, phone, fax machine)Mercy Health is an equal
opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard
work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision
plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife
insurance w/ADAn employer-matched 403(b) for those who qualifyPaid
time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more *Benefits offerings
vary according to employment statusScheduled Weekly Hours:40Work
Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America)Department:
Specialty Clinic - MHP Springfield Specialty CareAll applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status,
and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or
policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours
- Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia,
which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please
email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as
part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent
Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
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