Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Methodist Physicians Clinic; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Physicians Clinic in Omaha, NE is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in daily activities, including preparing patients, phlebotomy, injections, entering medication orders, and coordinating tests.

The role requires assisting with patient care, documentation in the EMR, scheduling tests, and handling phones and test results. Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm, with a focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program is required.
• Program must include externship/preceptorship or 6 months MA experience.
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program with half of nursing courses completed is required or helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in daily activities including preparing patients for examination, phlebotomy, injections, and assisting providers with medication orders.
• Transcribe and enter orders; document in the EMR and coordinate lab and radiology tests.
• Schedule diagnostic tests and other appointments and manage phone communications and test results.

Skills

Medical terminology

Time management

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

Externship/preceptorship or MA experience

Nursing program enrollment with half courses completed

Job description

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care - a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:
Location: Methodist Physicians Clinic - Regency
Address: 10060 Regency Circle - Omaha, NE
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm

Assists physicians in daily activities such as preparing patients for examination, phlebotomy, injections, assisting providers with entering medication, laboratory and radiology orders, scheduling diagnostic tests and making and receiving phone calls.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Joint (Floor and Phone)

• 1. Medical Home
  • Maintain and update medical records and forms
  • Completes tracking forms and follows up on missed appointments and procedures.
  • Assists Health Coaches by working patient lists and scheduling appointments as directed.
• 2. Provide patients and caregivers with preprinted health-related instructions from the provider.
• 3. Maintains work areas to ensure healthy environmental conditions by cleaning and organizing equipment and rooms.
  • Maintains clean and organized work area according to department/provider protocol 99% of the time.
  • Transmit written prescription orders and medication refills. Handles prescription refills according to department/provider protocols 99% of the time.
• 4. Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the "Age Specific Criteria".
  • Completes Age Specific Quiz annually
• Floor
  • 1. Prepares exam rooms and equipment to facilitate treatment and examination of patients by setting up instruments/equipment and stocking supplies.
  • Prepares exam rooms and medical equipment according to provider protocol 95% of the time.
  • 2. Prepares patient for provider exam by gathering patient data such as vital signs, height, weight, and reason for visit. Enters data into the medical record.
  • 3. Transcribes information provided by patients into the medical record, such as medical history, medications, and other information as directed by the provider.
  • Prepares patient for exam by following provider protocol and company policies 95% of the time.
  • 4. Assists providers to facilitate patient treatment by retrieving test results and medical records as directed.
  • Obtains provider requested tests, records, and lab work 95% of the time.
  • 5. Performs EKGs as instructed.
  • 6. Assists with and/or performs phlebotomy with proper labeling and handling of specimens, accurately completes requisitions, and collects specimens according to standard procedures/protocols and performing and documenting quality control activities.
  • Performs above procedure according to clinic policy and procedures 95% of the time.
  • 7. Transcribes exact written prescriber instructions for electronic order entry for laboratory and radiology procedures.
  • Ensures accuracy of order entry and completes appropriate documentation without error at least 98% of the time.
  • 8. Assists providers to facilitate patient treatment by scheduling tests and other appointments as directed.
  • Orders and schedules tests 95% of the time.
  • 9. In accordance with policies and legal limitations, administers specific medications and provides accurate and complete documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Phone
  • 1. Answering Phone Calls
    • Answers calls according to protocol at least 98% of the time.
  • 2. Returning Phone Messages
    • Returns phone messages according to protocol at least 98% of the time.
  • 3. Providing Test Results
    • Relays information to patients as transcribed by the provider.
  • 4. Pharmacy Refills
    • Accurately completes pharmacy request 100% of the time.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program required.
• Program must include an externship/preceptorship in a clinical setting OR must have 6 months of current experience working in the capacity of a medical assistant.
• OR
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program with half of nursing courses completed required.
• Transcripts must be provided indicating classes have been passed.

Experience

• 6 months previous medical assistant experience preferred.

License/Certifications

• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
• Medication Aide Registry (MAR or MAR.40) required within 2 months of hire date.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures required.
• Skill to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Skill to proficient