Medical Assistant - OBGYN Office

Hancock Regional Hospital; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Regional Hospital seeks a Medical Office Assistant to input patient data, verify physician orders, and keep rooms ready for examinations. The role supports patient flow and ensures accurate charting and communication with providers.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and an accredited medical assisting program. Proficiency with Office tools and EMR systems is expected to deliver quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word/Excel and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Input patient PMH, PSH, medications, and allergies into EMR.
• Clean exam rooms and equipment between patient visits.
• Prescription verifications with physician orders.
• Assist with patient flow and basic procedures as needed.
• Perform clerical tasks: scheduling, demographics, and charting.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Office equipment

EMR data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

CAAHEP/ABHES-accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Email & Internet

Job description

• Collect and properly input patient PMH, PSH, Medications, and Allergies in EMR.
• Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits.
• Prescription verifications with physician orders

PREREQUISITE SKILLS:

• Demonstrated communication skills to effectively communicate with management, providers, and patients.
• Operational knowledge of telephones, fax machines, postage machines, and other office equipment.
• Demonstrated ability in handling patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work with peers in a team situation and create a positive work environment for team members.
• Demonstrate a functional and technical understanding of applicable scheduling and billing software, Intranet and Internet usage, Excel/Word software, E-mail Usage and Web-based applications. Required to check e-mail daily and use as a source of internal and external communication. Required to understand and utilize electronic medical record technology.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The following list describes the essential duties of this role. Individuals in this role may not perform these duties, or may perform additional, related duties not listed here.

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include advising business manager of the need to send medical records, receives medical records that have been requested; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment per department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer per scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies except for vaccines; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
• Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities that within scope of practice as described by nurse practice act, which may include medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; checking vital signs ; physical examination preparations; clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injections; prescription verifications with physician’s orders; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; instructing patients with assistive devices, body mechanics, and home care; laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and venipuncture; specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid. Medical assistants must adhere to the MA scope of practice in the laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned.

MANDATORY LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• CPR

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Certification to work in a clinical role providing direct patient care required. LPN must possess active current Indiana licensure.
• BLS certification thru the American Heart Association (AHA) and TB certification thru the American Lung Association (ALA) preferred.

ADDITIONAL LICENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) not required, but must have active license within the state of Indiana.
• Medical Assistants must have graduated from a medical assisting program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Mandatory Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance (including Confidentiality), Infection Control, and education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.

• Three to five years of recent experience working in a medical practice as a certified medical assistant, RMA, or LPN.
• Must be proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel), self-disciplined, energetic, and passionate.
• Should be highly organized and be well-developed in oral and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

AAMA-CMA

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