Limited Scope Medical Assistant

Intermountain Health; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Limited Scope Medical Assistant, where you will play a vital role in patient care and safety. This position involves greeting patients, documenting vital information, and assisting with various clinical tasks, including radiologic procedures. You will be part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing high-quality care while adhering to HIPAA regulations. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma and be a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current BLS certification and Limited Scope certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Document patient information and administer care as needed.
• Perform clinical diagnostic x-rays and maintain equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

HIPAA Compliance

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Radiologic Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Current Limited Scope certificate and state license

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

Job Description

As a Limited Scope Medical Assistant you need to know how to:

• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider while maintaining a positive and caring attitude.
• Be attentive to patients needs, coordinate care, administer care, and document appropriately.
• Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights by observing HIPAA regulations.
• Obtain and record patient information; vital signs, height, weight, allergies, current medications, medical history,and chief complaint, etc.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Per Provider request, may perform routine tests including but not limited to EKGs, hearing and vision screens.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up as appropriate to ensure completion of testing.
• Communicate test results to patients and establish plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the Provider.
• Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; stock patient exam rooms while maintaining cleanliness and organization, and dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
• Perform clinical diagnostic x-rays and prepare completed studies for provider review.
• Perform all required processor and equipment maintenance and quality control processes.
• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures and protect patients, self and other staff from radiation hazards.
• Take X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients.
• Position patients and take X-ray of specific parts of the patients body as requested by the physician.
• Process film and check X-ray for clarity of image; retake when necessary.
• Distribute X-ray to appropriate medical staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Current Limited Scope certificate and state license
• Maintain radiology educational
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire (with prior approval)
• Minimum of three (3) months of previous experience within a healthcare setting
• Successful completion of initial MA onboarding program within 90 days, annual skills fair, and in-services for site specific tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of an Accredited National Certification Exam (ie: AAMA or AMT) for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• At least one (1) year of Medical Assistant experience

Physical Requirements:

Additional Job Description

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.

Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

PVMG Brighton Orthopedics

Work City:

Brighton

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$20.00 - $29.74

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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