Medical Assistant (MA) Vascular Surgery Edgwood

SEP Summit Medical Group, Inc.; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends.

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision

403b with Match Opportunity for Career

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Physicians is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers in a fast-paced setting. You will greet patients, take vital signs, document history, assist with exams, and ensure compliance with OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA regulations.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, completion of MA training with externship, andPreferred EMT certification. Benefits include no nights or weekends, PTO, and a 403b with matching opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Completion of MA Program including hands-on MA externship.
• Completion of SEP Internship.
• Completion of EMT certification.
• Degree in Health or Biological Sciences inclusive of hands-on clinical patient care activities.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs and document in chart.
• Document patient history in chart.
• Provide instructions to patient and address exam concerns.
• Prepare patient for exam and assist provider during examination.
• Perform nursing procedures under provider supervision.
• Collect lab specimens and perform basic tests.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by provider.
• Ensure all forms and logs are complete and compliant with revenue cycle processes.
• Maintain exam rooms and sterilize equipment.
• Report equipment malfunctions and ensure OSHA/CLIA/HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Clinical support

Patient instruction

OSHA/CLIA/HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Type

Regular Scheduled Hours: 40

Job Summary

Reports to the Practice Manager or Team Leader, the Medical Assistant provides clinical support to the physician and mid-level providers. The Medical Assistant provides instructions to patients as directed by the providers. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for compliance with all OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA regulations and ensuring completion of all duties vital to business operations.

Benefits

• No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends.
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 403b with Match Opportunity for Career Growth

Education

Minimum: High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Years of Experience

• 1 year MA, CNA, PCA, STNA, or SEH Clinical Care Tech experience.
• Completion of MA Program including hands-on MA externship.
• Completion of SEP Internship.
• Completion of EMT certification.
• Degree in Health or Biological Sciences inclusive of hands-on clinical patient care activities such as Athletic Trainer.

Licenses and Certifications

Preferred: An approved credential, such as the CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA or EMT

Duties and Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patients’ chart.
• Document the appropriate patient history in patients’ chart.
• Provide clear direction to the patient, address patient concerns about the exam and document appropriately in-patient chart.
• Prepare the patient for the exam.
• Assist the provider(s) during the examination.
• Perform nursing procedures under the supervision of the providers.
• Provide instructions to patient under direction of the provider(s).
• Collecting/preparing laboratory specimens and performing basic laboratory tests.
• Preparing and administering medications as directed by the provider.
• Ensure all information is complete and accurate in-patient chart.
• Ensure completion of all forms vital to the revenue cycle (i.e. verification/clarification of orders, waivers for non-covered services, encounter form).
• Maintain adequate level of supplies in exam rooms and workstation.
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms.
• Perform cleaning, maintenance, and/or sterilization of equipment and instruments.
• Report malfunction of equipment to appropriate supervisor.
• OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).
• Assist with completion of patient requests.
• Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/provider/pharmacy calls.
• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
• Completion of referral process/outpatient test scheduling, and precertification.
• Timely and accurate filing/distribution of all patient information.
• Interact with Central Billing Office as needed to resolve patient issues.
• If working as as a scribe, will follow guidelines for scribing as described in the Scribe policy.
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Practice Manager.

MA Clinical Requirements

• Obtaining vital signs (manual blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature)
• Assisting providers with exams and procedures
• Administering injections and immunizations
• Performing EKG and other essential laboratory procedures
• Collecting patient samples (fingerstick, throat/nose swabs, urine)
• Answer and triage patient phone calls and questions

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career. Right Here.

We take pride in the level of care we provide at St. Elizabeth. We take care of patients and each other. St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.