Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMEDICAL ASSISTANT FLOAT - DR. Larkin
Full-Time employment, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Position is based out of Crestview Hills Complete Job Description Below ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Position Summary:Responsible for general MA functions such as H&P, communication with physicians and staff, as well as cleaning rooms. Handles physician messages.
Position Responsibilities/Standards:GeneralAttend department, clinic or company meetings as requiredDemonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concernsConsistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow staff members.Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.Attend required annual in-service programs.Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all company policies and procedures.Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisor.Specific DutiesEMR intake completed at time of serviceEscort patients to roomReview H&P for new patients and/or new problems. Requires completion prior to physician seeing the patientMedical assistance as needed (casting, suture removal, draw injections, record prescriptions, start IV's)Give instructions to patient with regard to issues with castsAssist with physical therapy requests, off work requests, school notesAssigning coding procedures performed and diagnosis determined by physician. Document on encounter formReviews encounter form for completeness and accuracy of coding, assuring all procedures and supplies notedReceive and reply to medical related messages and prescription requests from patients. Record in patent recordCommunication with physicians and staffResponsible for compliance of OSHA regulations - bio-hazardous disposalOrder medical supplies as neededAssist with medical records filing when necessaryDisposal of expired medicationsFacilitate scheduling outpatient testing and pre-certification for MRI, CT, Bonescan, Dexascan and other tests as necessaryAssures exam rooms and clinic work areas are clean and tidy at all times for the next scheduled clinicTravel to other locations as neededAssist with scheduling outpatient testing and pre-certificationsObtain the readings for MRI and X-Rays for the physician to review and diagnose. May require travel and follow up with local radiologistsContact the ancillary services to align follow up care and promote the communication between all partiesDevelop a streamline process for the message, written or verbal, to patient after review with the physicianAny additional duties as assigned by the managerPhysical Requirements:Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and/or feel objects. Position requires employees to work in close quarters, and on their feet 4-5 hours or more, at a time.Must be able to climb, pull, push, squat and/or kneel. Ability to demonstrate exercises properly without limitations. Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs. Average lift 25-50 lbs.
