Medical Assistant - Doctors

Berger Health System; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Berger Health System in Kentucky seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient care and administrative duties in a high reliability setting. You will prepare patients, assist with procedures, document in Care Connect EMR, maintain clean environments, and coordinate with the health care team to ensure quality and safety.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, and one of: MA program completion, MA school graduation, military medic training, EMT-P certification, or 1+

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One of: MA program completion, MA school graduation, military medic training, EMT-P, or 1+ year MA experience.
• BLS certification required by American Heart Association.
• Ability to work in a high reliability organization.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient flow and prepare patients for visits.
• Assist physicians with patient care per licensure and policy.
• Document in Care Connect EMR and maintain in basket inbox.
• Maintain clean environment and report equipment issues.
• Collaborate with health care team to ensure quality and safety.
• Support process improvement and standard work development.

Skills

Care Connect EMR

EMR Documentation

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paramedic (EMT-P) certification

Tools

Care Connect EMR

EPIC Super User

Job description

**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.**Job Description Summary:**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or Equivalent AND one of the following: · Completion of a High School Medical Assistant Career Technical Program, or · Graduation from an accredited School of Medical Assisting, or · Completion of Military Medic training, or · Certification as a Paramedic (EMT-P), or · At least one year of experience as a physician-trained Medical Assistant in a similar clinical setting. This position is responsible for administrative and clinical duties delegated by the physician. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physician with patient care in compliance with the Ohio Administrative Code. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, routine clinical and administrative duties as needed to meet the needs of the practice to which it is assigned. The duties of the Medical Assistant vary from office to office based on size and specialty of the practice.**Responsibilities And Duties:**Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit and providing specific services as determined by providers in accordance with provider licensure, OH policy and scope of practice. Successful completion of Care Connect EMR documentation skills. Performs necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updated. Includes maintenance and monitoring of EMR in basket. Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate dept/unit personnel. Communicates with patients and customers in a respectful and caring manner. Communicates, collaborates, and anticipates the needs of the health care team to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services. Collects and monitors patient data; reports patient data and patient need as directed. Maintains documentation guidelines around patient chargeable items/services. Ensures processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility. Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Promotes and advocates for patient quality, safety, and experience initiatives. Acts as a role model. Serves as SME/resource to the dept/unit/practice in areas such as quality, performance improvement, and EMR (i.e., EPIC Super User). Has oversight of efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit/admission and providing specific services and education as determined by the providers in accordance with licensure and policy. Leads and supports development of standard work and develops necessary customizations. Functions as a clinical preceptor and is responsible for training new staff. Is compliant with scope of practice. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time**Minimum Qualifications:**High School or GED (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association**Additional Job Description:****Work Shift:**Day**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**40**Department**DH GME Specialty Medicine