Medical Assistant & Patient Care Coordinator

Methodist Health System; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses by performing routine clinical tasks, documenting in patient charts, and participating in patient education.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited MA program, CPR certification, and National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification. A minimum of 2 years of MA experience is preferred, with 8x5 daytime shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• 2+ years of professional medical assisting in a practice setting preferred.
• National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification or certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity.
• Extensive standing and walking; exposure to potentially infectious agents and other conditions common to a physician’s office.

Responsibilities

• Maintains strict patient confidentiality, and will use complete discretion when discussing patient information.
• Implement patient care under the guidance and direction of the all physicians, ma’s and/or. Office Manager(s).
• May screen phone calls during triage under the supervision of a physician. Will function as a patient screener only, and will not make medical decisions during the triage process.
• May perform intramuscular, intradermal of subcutaneous injections with complete documentation.
• Assists physicians and/or MA’s in providing nursing care to patients in accordance with clinic policies and procedures.
• Takes patient history and vitals.
• On a monthly bases check for expired medication, keeping appropriate documentation and disposal.
• Responsible for unpacking and maintaining medical supplies and vaccines and keeping supply closet organized.
• Assist in Rx refills via Fax, E-Rx or phone calls and updating in the patient medication module.
• Demonstrates an extensive working knowledge and practice of infection control procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects all instruments and maintain QA reports for the autoclave.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Methodist Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses by performing routine clinical tasks, documenting in patient charts, and participating in patient education.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited MA program, CPR certification, and National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification. A minimum of 2 years of MA experience is preferred, with 8x5 daytime shifts.