Medical Assistant - West Side Clinic

Beloit Health System; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Beloit Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant for Beloit Clinic West Side Clinic. The role supports licensed clinicians by rooming patients, taking vitals, updating records, and assisting with exams and procedures.

The position requires CMA/RMA/CCMA certification, CPR within 3 months, and 2 years clinical experience is desirable. Schedule is 8a-5p, 36 hours/week, benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• CMA/ RMA/ CCMA certification required at time of employment.
• CPR certification within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred experience with Electronic Medical Records and Family Practice.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and counseling skills.
• Two years of clinical experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient documentation and medical records for appointments.
• Escort patients to rooms, obtain vitals, update medical records with history and current status.
• Prepare patients for examinations or procedures.
• Ensure informed consent and perform 'Time out' with physician when appropriate.
• Assist physician with examinations and procedures and administer medications per orders.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and coordinate triage calls under supervision.
• Educate patients and families about procedures and care plans.
• Schedule appointments and assist with form completion and patient flow.
• Ensure patient safety and correct handling of medications and supplies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Counseling skills

EMR familiarity

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

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

• Shift: 1st
• Schedule: 8a-5p
• Hours per week: 36 hours per week
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department: Beloit Clinic West Side Clinic

In this Medical Assistant position the Medical Assistant will assist the licensed health care professional in performing a variety of tasks including rooming patients, monitoring patient flow, returning phone messages, obtaining patient histories and vital signs, administering medications, assisting with diagnostic procedures and/or treatments, maintaining the patient's medical record, stocking rooms and assisting with medical emergencies. The Medical Assistant will assist with scheduling appointments, completing pre- certifications, completing patient forms - i.e. FMLA, short-term, long-term disability forms, etc. refilling medications per protocol, assisting with clinical duties, ordering supplies, and cleaning exam rooms.

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 (CMA, RMA, or CCMA)
• 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