Medical Assistant - LPN Medical Oncology

St. Charles Health System; Redmond (OR); In loco; USD 40.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

St. Charles Health System in Redmond, Oregon, is seeking a Medical Assistant to manage daily patient flow, gather triage information, and support physicians in patient care. The role emphasizes confidentiality, safety, and adherence to HIPAA.

A graduate MA program and current MA certification are preferred and required by various certifying bodies. Responsibilities include escorting patients, documenting medical data, handling calls, and supporting Lean initiatives while maintaining a safe

Competenze

• Basic knowledge of ICD-10, CM/CPT/HCPCS coding conventions.
• Working knowledge of medical practice management information systems.
• Basic knowledge of physician office documentation standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet HIPAA requirements.

Mansioni

• Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares for physician assessment.
• Records and maintains patient's medical data in chart.
• Assists physician with phone requests from patients and other professionals.
• Performs ancillary and/or surgical procedures as requested (excludes IV medications).
• Maintains equipment and supply inventory levels.
• Supports Lean principles and organizational values.
• Delivers safe, professional patient care and maintains confidentiality.

Conoscenze

ICD-10 knowledge

Coding conventions

HIPAA compliance

Medical office teamwork

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Strumenti

Medical practice management systems

Descrizione del lavoro

The Medical Assistant is responsible for daily patient flow for each respective physician for whom they work. They must use triage skills to gather information from which designated staff can make appropriate patient health assessments and to anticipate physician's needs as they relate to the patients' medical care.

This position does not manage any other caregivers.

Essential Functions And Duties

Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares for physician assessment.

Records and maintains patient's medical data in patient's medical chart.

Assists physician with answering phone requests from patients and/or other medical professionals and institutions.

Performs a variety of physician-requested ancillary and/or surgical patient procedures. (This excludes the administration of IV medication.)

Maintains equipment, instruments supply inventory levels.

Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education

Required: High school diploma or GED.

Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: Current MA Certification from one of the following: The American Medical Technology Association (AMT), The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), The National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) Certification, National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or current Oregon licensure as an intermediate or paramedic level EMT, LPN, RN, or Athletic Trainer.

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.

Preferred: NA

Experience

Required: Must have basic knowledge of ICD-10, CM/CPT/HCPCS coding conventions and procedures. Working knowledge of medical practice management information systems. Basic knowledge of physician office documentation standards. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and meet all HIPAA requirements.

Those candidates with NHA certification that qualified due to work experience rather than graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting Program will be required to have one (1) year of experience in Medical Assisting.

Preferred: Two (2) years of Medical Assisting experience.