Certified Medical Assistant
7 days ago
Queens
JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Medical Assistant will provide direct patient care under the guidelines of the American Association of Medical Assistants. A. ROUTINE: • Know and follow Employee Handbook policies and procedures be knowledgeable and adhere to the HIPAA Privacy Rules, and aware of Sanctions of Privacy Violations., • Be knowledgeable and adhere to the proper process of releasing, (PHI) Patient Health Information., • Be knowledgeable of the Company's Products & Services, and required Authorizations., • Provide speedy and efficient service at all times to Patients, Customers and Venders, visiting the facility and /or telephone contact., • Provide verbal Communication clearly and in writing through proper channels., • Be punctual and maintain good attendance, use time clock appropriately refer to Employee Handbook., • Maintain patient confidentiality as evidenced by signed Confidentiality Agreement., • Continue to illustrate role played as the Company's first impression, when communicating with Patients, Customers and Venders, use positive language and speak clearly., • Represent at all times the Company business professional dress code attire., • Be flexible, adaptable, and demonstrate Time Management skills as well as have the ability to read Customers., • Promote departmental and organizational goals, be a team player and participate in staff meetings., • Know and follow applicable safety standards and company policies and procedures., • Know and follow Employee Handbook policies and procedures, • Communicate verbally and in writing through proper channel, • Maintain patient/employee confidentiality. Be HIPAA compliant, by observing HIPAA and group's guidelines, • Use time clock appropriately (if applicable), • Participate in staff meetings., • Follow dress code., • Notify supervisor in writing when requesting paid time off., • Be courteous., • Be flexible and adaptable., • Promote departmental and organizational goals., • Know and follow applicable safety standards., • Be familiar with contents of communication book, medical forms and safety manual. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Work Position: • Sitting - writing, phone calls - Frequency - 20% or more., • Standing - performance procedures - Frequency - less than 40%., • Walking - to and from examination room - Frequency - less than 40%. Body Movements: • Lifting - 0-60 lbs or more; patients, supplies, etc. - Frequency - approximately 15%., • Bending, stooping and squatting - delivering patient care - Frequency - approximately 30%., • Reaching above head to 75 degrees - supplies, charts - Frequency - approximately 10%., • Pushing/pulling - transporting patients in wheelchair or on gurney - Frequency - approximately 10%., • Hand/grip dexterity - administer medication/injections, writing, holding instruments - Frequency - approximately 30%., • Climbing stairs, one flight - Frequency - approximately 5%. SPECIFICS: • Escort patients to exam rooms and obtain complete and accurate vital signs., • Obtain and document all pertinent information in patient charts., • Anticipate, assist, and perform procedures ordered by the provider., • Maintain timely patient flow and room availability., • Maintain patient safety and confidentiality., • Reinforce patient education and participate in patient teaching., • Stock and maintain exam rooms, nursing stations, and individual workstations., • Participate in unit duties, such as cleaning and ordering supplies., • Maintain a current, accurate, procedure log, lab log, and patient's tickler files, as appropriate., • Maintain and monitor all equipment used for patient care and testing, including calibration of equipments. Reports any discrepancies to the supervisor., • Actively participate in nursing QI by identifying problems, providing solutions, and evaluating outcomes., • Ensure appropriate handling and accurate documentation of all medications ordered by the provider., • Able to initiate and appropriately participate in a Code White, Code Blue, Code Red, and Code Grey within the guidelines of scope of practice., • Competent with all aspects of patient care provided in each department, thus able to float to all departments., • Knowledge of VVIPA computers and able to use it as it pertains to the job., • Universal precautions utilized in all patient care., • Knowledge of Titmus machine, hearing testing, spirometry and other procedures as needed., • Maintain current certification in drug testing, BAT. Performs urine drug testing and BAT, in accordance to regulation., • Send out physical examination, urine drug screen results to companies in a timely manner., • Perform all regular duties of a Certified Medical Assistant., • Assign Rx Prescription refill requests to M.D., • Assist P.A. with documentation and finalization., • Transcribe for M.D. by generating and finalizing documents., • Gather documentation for referrals and submit authorization when requested by M.D., • Keep an accurate log of requests, • Arrange specialist visits and consults for patients., • Communication with patients, such as following up by phone on lab results and hospital discharges., • Assist with gathering information to comply with star measures, HEDIS, and all other guidelines. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE: • High school graduate of equivalent., • Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program., • Current CPR., • One year of experience in a physician office or clinic., • Current venipuncture certification., • Current certification in urine drug screen collection, breath alcohol, and hair analysis., • Ability to work in a multi-task, high-stress environment #Indhp