Medical Assistant Non Certified - Alamogordo Champion Family Medicine Clinic

Christus Health; Street; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative tasks. This role involves assisting in examinations, managing patient records, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. You will play a crucial part in maintaining the quality of care and operational efficiency within the clinic. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you, offering the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination, treatment, and care of patients.
• Perform intake including vital signs and patient history.
• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and document incidents.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Office Procedures

HIPAA Compliance

AIDET Guidelines

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Summary:

Assists in the examination, treatment, and care of patients. Also, responsible for answering phones, making appointments, obtaining insurance authorizations for tests/surgeries, and medical record preparation.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  
• Obtains patients' records as pertinent to the visit.
  
• Performs intake to include but not limited to vital signs, blood pressure, weight, height, pulse, temperature, and respiration, and completed patient history information
  
• Performs POCT Procedures as trained and instructed.
  
• Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms, and instrumentation, disposes of contaminated and disposable items per clinic, Infection Control, and OSHA.
  
• Orders medical supplies per clinical standards.
  
• Documents all incidents according to hospital policies and procedures.
  
• Ensures all patient information is scanned appropriately and the medical record is complete and accurate with all reports (signed by physician), prior to patient visit.
  
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
  
• Utilizes AIDET guidelines at all times.
  
• Maintains HIPAA Compliance Standards at all times.
  
• Transports patients as needed to other areas in the hospital.
  
• Performs administrative duties including, but not limited to filing, faxing, copying, scheduling appointments, insurance verification, and making phone calls.
  
• Travels to various clinical locations as necessary to meet patient needs
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

  
  

Experience

• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.

  
  

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required.

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time