Certified Medical Assistant- Resource Team- UC

Overview

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible.

The Medical Assistant performs a full range of duties necessary to support the care of patients from birth through the lifecycle. He or she works under the direction of Physicians, the Site Manager and/or Practice Coordinator to assist with appropriate patient needs including education and communication.

Major Responsibilities

1. Prepares the patient at the onset of the visit
   • Measures and records vital signs, height, and weight as necessary.
   • Determines patient’s chief complaint and records in medical record.
   • Asks patient about relevant past medical history and records in the medical record.
2. Assists the physician with procedures and examinations as needed
   • Sets up the procedure/exam room with appropriate supplies/equipment. Prepares the patient for exam/procedure.
   • Maintains sterile technique and field during sterile procedures. Cleans exam room post patient encounter.
   • Properly cleans and disinfects instruments and prepares for sterilization.
   • Provides emotional and other clinical support to patient during exam as indicated.
3. Assists the physician in the provision of patient and family education.
4. Answers general questions
   • Provides instructional materials.
   • Responds to patient calls by relaying between the provider and patient. Documents instructions appropriately.
5. Performs clerical duties as necessary
   • Files reports in patient records.
   • Locates and pulls files for patient visits and returns files to shelf. Performs duties using IDX as applicable.
   • Performs insurance verification, referrals and precertification as required.
   • Obtains billing waivers from patients as appropriate.
6. Provides nursing care for the patient as directed by the physician
   • Administers medications per provider orders.
   • Performs waived lab procedures.
   • Performs other procedures ordered as noted on skill check list.
7. Maintains accurate medical records
   • Completes documentation related to patient visit.
   • Documents medications.
   • Documents all medication orders called in to pharmacies. Documents referrals and pre-certifications appropriately.
8. Communicates clearly and appropriately with team members, providers and patients
   • Communicates complete timely information to team members.
9. Completes accurate coding of medical and laboratory procedures
   • Completes encounter form correctly.
   • Verifies procedures that may be billed as “in-house”.
   • Maintains accurate knowledge of CPT codes of commonly performed services. Verifies diagnosis and procedures are matched for claims filing.
10. Provides age-appropriate care to patients
    • Measurement of vital signs, height and weight are performed using equipment appropriate for the age of the patient.
    • Medication dosage and method of administration is age appropriate.
    • Techniques and equipment used in procedures are age appropriate.
    • Demonstrates teaching techniques and uses materials in teaching which are age appropriate.
    • Uses safety measures in patient care which are appropriate for age of patient.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant diploma/certificate from a nationally recognized, accredited program OR

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing OR

Completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces

Certification / License

Nationally recognized and accredited current Medical Assistant certification

BCLS certification

Work Experience

-1 year of equivalent work experience required