MEDICAL ASSISTANT - SPORTS MEDICINE

Independence Health System - Westmoreland Area; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Assistant in Sports Medicine to perform essential clinical and clerical functions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for patient care, data collection, and maintaining healthcare documentation in a collaborative environment. Strong organizational and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferably recent training or experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is important.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct and indirect patient care according to protocols.
• Performs clerical functions related to patient care and office tasks.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to the healthcare team.

Skills

Strong leadership ability

Good organizational skills

Independent and critical thinking skills

Sound judgment

Ability to communicate complex topics

Education

High School Diploma, GED or higher

Completion of a Medical Assistant Program

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Description

The Medical Assistant performs clinical and clerical functions related to treatment of patients and organization of the department.

Job Details

Description

The Medical Assistant performs clinical and clerical functions related to treatment of patients and organization of the department.

Essential Job Functions

• Delivers direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital/physician practices policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Assists to collects patient healthcare data, including VS, weight, chief complaint and pain assessment as directed
• Completes patient care treatments and testing as ordered.
• Complies with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with the physicians/nurses to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Prepares patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Communicates pertinent information of actual or potential problems to the physician or nurse.
• Assists the physician with treatments and procedures as requested.
• Performs clerical functions in support of patient care and office functions.
• Answers telephone calls, taking accurate messages and relaying them to the appropriate staff.
• Obtains and verifies accurate patient demographic and insurance information entering it into the billing system.
• Accurately enters codes, based on diagnosis given, and enters codes and charges into billing system.
• Completes forms and letters necessary for continued patient care.
• Completes additional clerical duties as assigned.
• Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practice policies.
• Utilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.
• Labels all patient specimens with identifiers per policy.
• Uses patient identifiers on all forms of written documentation, including notes and point of care testing results.
• Adheres to infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development.
• Demonstrates an ability to solve problems independently and seeks assistance from immediate when appropriate
• Maintains accountability for own actions.
• Effectively functions as a resource person.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Performs effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires/students.
• Assists in maintaining/decreasing organizational/departmental costs.
• Assists in organizational compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Assists in continuous survey readiness or inspections and surveys.
• Performs all quality control, monitoring functions and reports out of range information immediately to supervisor.
• Consistently practices National Patient Safety Goals.
• Facilitates interpersonal communication on a routine basis.
• Interacts with external customers in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Interacts with co-workers and internal customers in a respectful and professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Specialty Essential Functions

• Performs all patient supply management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.
• Scans patient information into Wound Expert.
• Maintains inventory of wound care instruments - sends to Central Processing for sterilization.
• Maintains inventory of stock medications.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Related training/experience (preferably within the past five years)
• Medical Terminology
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program
  
  

License, Certification & Clearances

• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.
  
  

LEAN

• Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values.
  
  

AAP/EEO

• Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.
  
  

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

x

Extreme Cold

x

Heights

x

Confined Spaces

x

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

x

Mechanical Hazards

x

Use of Vibrating Tools

x

x

Operates Vehicle (company)

x

Operates Heavy Equipment

x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

x

Rotates All Shifts

x

8 Hours Shifts

x

x

10-12 Hours Shifts

x

x

On-Call

x

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)

x

x

Travel Between Sites

x

x

Direct Patient Care

x

x

Respirator Protective Equipment

x

x

Eye Protection

x

x

Head Protection (hard hat)

x

Hearing Protection

x

Hand Protection

x

x

Feet, Toe Protection

x

Body Protection

x

Latex Exposure

x

Solvent Exposure

x

Paint (direct use) Exposure

x

Dust (sanding) Exposure

x

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

x

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

x

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

x

x

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

x

Mist Exposure

x

Wax Stripper (direct use)

x

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

x

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

x

Laser Exposure

x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

x

x

Sitting

x

x

Walking

x

x

Climbing Stairs

x

x

Climbing Ladders

x

Standing

x

x

Kneeling

x

x

Squatting (Crouching)

x

x

Twisting/Turning

x

x

Keyboard/Computer Operation

x

x

Gross Grasp

x

x

Fine Finger Manipulation

x

x

Hand/Arm Coordination

x

x

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

x

x

Carry

x

x

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

x

x

Seeing Near w/Acuity

x

x

Feeling (Sensation)

x

x

Color Vision

x

x

Hearing Clearly

x

x

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

x

x

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

x

x

Reaching Forward

x

x

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

x

20#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

x

20#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

X

5#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

x

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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