Medical Assistant

United Surgical Partners International (USPI); Alabama; On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and pres crip

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability insurance (short and long)

FSAs and HSAs

401(k)

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

St. Joseph's Surgery Center is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our team and support patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

The role involves verifying patient information, taking vital signs, preparing patients for visits, and entering data into the EMR while complying with HIPAA. CPR/BLS is required; certification preferred but not required. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Demonstrates clinical competency and teaching capabilities.
• Leadership and teaching ability are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient information and medical history with two identifiers.
• Prepare patients for visits and arrange examination rooms and equipment.
• Take vital signs and document in EMR.
• Provide bedside support and patient comfort.
• Assist with patient transport to/from procedure rooms.
• Maintain clean and stocked pre-op and procedure areas.
• Ensure HIPAA-compliant data entry in EMR.
• Keep up-to-date with certifications (BLS/ACLS as applicable).
• Perform additional duties as assigned by department.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Medical terminology

Clinical competency

Leadership

Teaching

Education

Medical Assistant certification or CNA preferred

Job description

Medical Assistant

St. Joseph's Surgery Center is seeking a full time Medical Assistant to join the team!

Welcome to St. Joseph's Surgery Center

At St. Joseph's Surgery Center our mission is to treat each and every one of our patients, and their families, as if they were our own family member. Each patient, each family, each and every time.

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant may assume the following responsibilities: Verifies patient information by interviewing patient with two patient identifiers; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit or treatment. Reports to PAT RN any area of concern and revision of chart. Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to their bed; providing procedural gowns and drapes; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment. Conducts quality checks. Taking vital signs. Participates in the standardized education of patients through written instructions and answering questions as directed by provider. Independently initiates referrals and insurance pre-authorizations. Provides general office support including phone and fax management.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Plans and prepares for the preadmission of the patient.
• Performs basic health care services like measuring patient vital signs
• Provides excellent bedside manners to patients, offering words of comfort and encouragement as needed
• Delivers indirect and direct patient care according to established standards, taking into consideration the age and risk factors of the patient.
• Helps transport patients to and from procedure rooms, which may include lifting them from wheelchairs and/or beds
• Cleans and stocks assigned areas, including but not limited to pre-op, PACU, and procedure rooms
• Maintains BLS and ACLS certifications as applicable.
• Enters all required information into the company’s EMR system, complying with the company’s data entry standards and HIPAA
• Performs effectively in stressful situations to fulfill position responsibilities.
• Performs additional duties as needed by the department.

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Pay: 25-28/hour

Required Skills

• Certification from accredited Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant program is preferred, but not required.
• CPR/BLS required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.

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