Medical Assistant - West Side Clinic

beloithealthsystem; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Beloit Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Beloit Clinic West Side Clinic. Responsibilities include preparing patient documentation, escorting patients, assisting with procedures, and administering medications. Applicants must be certified or registered as Medical Assistants and CPR certified. Strong critical thinking and communication skills are essential. This position is full-time with 36 hours per week.

The ideal candidate should have two years of clinical experience, be able to work independently, and may have to work some irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered as Medical Assistant required at time of employment.
• Must be CPR certified within 3 months of hire.
• Must have preferred experience with Electronic Medical Records and prior experience in Family Practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient documentation and medical record for appointment.
• Escort patient to room and obtain vitals.
• Assist Physician with examinations and perform procedures.
• Administer medications ordered by Physicians and update medical record.

Skills

Critical thinking abilities

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Counseling skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Certified or Registered as Medical Assistant

CPR certification

Two years clinical experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Beloit Health System is adding a Medical Assistant to our team at Beloit Clinic West Side Clinic.

• Shift: 1st
• Schedule:7:30a-5p
• Hours per week:36 hours per week
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department: Beloit Clinic West Side Clinic

The Medical Assistant will:

• Prepare patient documentation and medical record in preparation for appointment.
• Escort patient to room, obtains vitals and updates medical record, which would include a brief medical history or chief complaint, current medication, allergies, smoking status, pain status, immunization status, and all meaningful use data collection.
• Prepare patient for examination or procedure.
• Ensure consent is signed and dated for procedures and performs "Time out" with Physician/LIP when appropriate.
• Assist Physician/LIP with examinations and/or procedures.
• Administer medications ordered by Physicians/LIP and update medical record after administering medication.
• Maintain and update accurate electronic medical record.
• Receive and handle telephone calls to department. Assist with triaging calls under the supervision of a licensed health care professional.
• Assist Physician/LIP with educating the patient and families.
• Demonstrate effectiveness and courtesy in scheduling patients for appointments.
• Ensure patient safety while handling, transporting and providing medications to patients; protects patients from various hazards, falls, disease exposure, etc.
• Review basic physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families.
• Adhere to infection control policies.
• Demonstrate ability to navigate efficiently computer software applicable to department.
• Perform unit specific duties according to established unit-based competencies.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Ensure appropriate supplies are on hand
• Assure timely completion of assigned duties.

Job Requirements:

• Certified or Registered as Medical Assistant at time of employment
• Must be CPR certified within 3 months of hire
• Preferred experience with Electronic Medical Records and prior experience in Family Practice
• Strong critical thinking abilities
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication and counseling skills
• Two years clinical experience desirable
• Requires knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Ability to work independently and to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Employee must possess the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform one or more of the following activities (evaluation, treatment, and/or patient care) for patients in one or more of the following age groups: pediatric, adolescent and geriatric
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment
• May require working some irregular hours

Reporting Relationship: Team Lead RN/MA, Clinical Manager and/or Department Director

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE

The mission of Beloit Health System requires the employee to perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services at an economic value and at the highest level of patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.