Medical Assistant/MA (Associate Health) PRN/Scheduled As Needed

Hendricks Regional Health; Danville, Indiana, Spartanburg (IL, PA, SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support patient care management in a clinical setting. This role involves providing direct patient care, ensuring efficient healthcare delivery, and maintaining accurate medical records. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals. Join a team committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services and making a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant or Nursing Program is required.
• Experience in patient care and medical record management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with testing and treatment procedures.
• Ensure accurate documentation of patient records and vital signs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of clinical areas.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Record Management

Vital Signs Monitoring

Communication Skills

Patient Education

Education

Medical Assistant Program

Nursing Program

Job description

Job Summary :

To assist in the delivery of health care and patient care management in a clinical capacity. Daily responsibilities of the position are based solely on the needs of the practice at any given time.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Provides directly and through delegation patient care for facility clients.

• Maintains knowledge of normal/abnormal parameters that identify clients at risk.
• Provides patient care in accordance to standards and guidelines.
• Responds to telephone calls and triages appropriately.
• Provides patient with reassurance, accurate teaching and direction.

2. Ensures efficient delivery of healthcare services throughout the duration of the patient visit.

• Ensures that medical records are completed, accurate and updated.
• Initiates patient contact and prepares patient for examination. Obtains vital signs, weight, age, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory, history and chief complaint.
• Observes patients with abnormal signs and symptoms, communicates their condition to the physician and documents the same in the medical record.
• Ensures patient understanding of physician instruction upon discharge.
• Documents patients medical record entries and documents charge information into electronic medical record for billing.

3. Assist with testing and treatment procedures under the Physicians supervision.

• Assists physician in applying splints and dressings.
• Performs and follows through in all indicated orders from physician.
• Assists with sample medications and sample medication logs.
• Arranges and administers any necessary patient testing or admission. Obtains appropriate referrals required. Retrieves test results as needed and notifies patient.
• Assists physician in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
• Obtains appropriate consents before all invasive procedures or immunizations are preformed.
• Distributes patient education materials as directed. Assists in patient instruction and ascertains patient understanding regarding treatment and medication usage.
• Performs laboratory tests and treatments as prescribed.
• Assists in maintaining laboratory log.

4. Ensures all patient care areas, equipment and materials are appropriately stocked and maintained.

• Maintains and organizes adequate supply of patient education materials.
• Orders and maintains required supplies and equipment for clinical care areas ensuring exam rooms are stocked appropriately.
• Keep exam rooms clean, free of waste and organized in accordance with cleaning protocol. Ensures that instruments are sterile and equipment is in working order.

5. All other duties as assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience Required:

1. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program or accredited Nursing Program.

Work Shift :

4th Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

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