Ambulatory Medical Assistant PD

Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking an ambulatory care team member to support clinic operations, perform pre-visit planning, and assist with patient examinations in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes patient care, accurate EMR documentation, immunizations, and adherence to aseptic techniques to ensure safe and efficient service across adult and pediatric patients.

Qualifications

• Follows clinic or office workflow protocols to maximize quality and efficiency.
• Performs pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient records in EMR.
• Administers vaccines and places PPDs as per protocol.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient records prior to appointment and communicates care reminders.
• Takes vital signs and records in patient chart.
• Performs point-of-care tests such as BP, EKG, glucose.
• Ensures patient flow and room preparation.
• Assists physician with examinations using aseptic techniques.
• Pre-registers patient for next visit and verifies demographic/insurance data.

Skills

Patient care

EMR use

Aseptic technique

Vaccination administration

Tools

EMR

Job description

SUMMARY

Reports to the Ambulatory Clinical Manager and/or Practice Manager, or other assigned Supervisory personnel and under general supervision of the attending Licensed Independent Practitioner, and functions in accordance with established policies and procedures in an Ambulatory setting.

All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age-specific needs of the geriatric, adult, adolescent, and pediatric patient. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Brown University Health's mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works effectively and respectfully at his/her highest capabilities and training.
• Follows the practice, clinic or office workflow protocols to maximize quality and efficiency.
• Performs pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating the patient record prior to the appointment with recent test results, consults, correspondence, etc. and determines needed services based on practice protocols. Communicates point of care reminders to providers via the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment in accordance to their clinic specific workflow protocol, by escorting from the waiting area to the exam room. Takes vital signs, weighs patients and records in patient chart. Enters in patient chief complaint, medication reconciliation, histories and other services as outlined in workflow protocol. Notes all patient health concerns into EMR. Record the patient pain score. Completes all questionnaires in the patient's chart.
• Ensures effectively patient flow throughout the practice, clinic and office.
• Reviews Health Maintenance and Chronic Illness services and performs/orders according to protocols and standing orders.
• Performs testing procedures such as blood pressure, EKG, pulse oximetry, Hgb A1-C, glucose, urinalysis, urine hcg, rapid strep test, and other point of care tests.
• Records allergy information medications, medical, surgical, and family histories in the patient chart. Initiates pharmacy benefits verification.
• Assists physician with physical examinations. Performs all procedures using aseptic techniques, following standard procedures.
• Assists provider with all physical examinations. Performs all procedures using aseptic techniques, following standard procedures.
• Administers vaccines and places PPDs as per practice/clinic protocol.
• Completes appropriate follow-up up work after visit including, but not limited to, ensuring all blood and specimens are properly labeled, recorded and sent to lab.
• Follows up to ensure all lab results are entered in the medical record. Tracks orders and results. Contacts patients for outreach and reminders for labs/orders. Updates EMR with status. Reports all abnormal lab results to physician or nurse immediately.
• Follows up on referrals for specialty care and/or other services. Tracks consult reports and ensures EMR is updated accordingly. Contacts patients for outreach and/or reminders for referrals.
• Checks for prescription refills pending.
• Ensures examination room is cleaned between each patient and set-up appropriately for next appointment.
• Thoroughly explains programs, procedures and correct preparation for various tests and exams. Provides education to patients regarding the importance of coordination of care and the prudent use of emergency rooms when seeking care. Documents identified barriers.
• Schedules tests and follow-up appointments. Pre-registers patient for next visit. Verifies patient demographic and insurance information. Obtains prior authorizations as needed.
• Monitors and orders supplies and keeps room stocked. Cleans medical equipment. Reports broken or missing equipment to manager immediately. Ensures exam rooms are prepared for each patient. Checks expiration dates on medications and supplies, removes and reports expired medication to Practice or Clinic Management.
• Assists with administrative office duties. Mails reminders and other letters to patients.
• Manages time effectively. Fills slow periods with activities to prepare for future needs. Minimizes non-productive time.
• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Protects and preserves the patient's right to privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintains a position attitude and actively engages in the team approach of caring for patients.
• Supports the goals and concepts of the patient centered medical home by demonstrating flexibility and willingness to change.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

High