Mobile Medical Assistant

360care; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

360care is seeking a traveling support role to assist physicians at assigned long term care facilities with audiology, optometry, podiatry, and behavioral health services. You will maintain clinical records in EMR, assist with equipment care, and support provider needs across facilities in Kansas and surrounding areas.

The position requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel up to 100% of the time.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED.
• Must have own reliable transportation, good driving record and car insurance.
• Must have completed and passed a two-step Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test.
• Good computer skills required.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to follow directions and listen to needs of patients and doctors.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctor in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Completes chart prep on scheduled patients prior to every visit.
• Verifies and maintains current and accurate clinical records, charts and medical history through EMR during patient visits.
• Assures integrity of all documentation.
• Maintains current and accurate clinical records and charts through EMR.
• Completes end of visit reports on the day of visit and shares with management.
• Provides daily feedback and works with branch office to optimize schedule and reporting.
• Coordinate and maintain patient flow during facility visit; assist with mobility as needed.
• Balance and generate daily production reports and provide to manager on day of visit.
• Accurately posts charges to the appropriate provider in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for all care and cleaning of medical equipment at visit end.
• Maintain medical supplies inventory and place orders as needed.
• Ensure medical equipment is working; perform preventive maintenance.
• Clean up service area upon departure of visit.
• Multitask, be detail oriented, and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers and staff.
• Respond to patient inquiries; document conversations in EMR.
• Requires travel up to 100% of the time to/from facilities.
• Maintain HIPAA, OSHA and PHI compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Ability to travel

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Overview

*Travel up to 2 hour radius. Mileage reimbursement and drive time pay provided!*

Assist physicians at assigned long term care facilities with audiology, optometry, podiatry care, and behavioral health. Main duties include maintaining clinical records and charts through electronic medical records, care and cleaning of medical equipment, and supporting provider.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist doctor in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Completes chart prep on scheduled patients prior to every visit.
• Verifies and maintains current and accurate clinical records, charts and medical history through electronic medical records during patient visits.
• Assures integrity of all documentation.
• Maintains current and accurate clinical records and charts through electronic medical records.
• Completes end of visit reports on the day of visit and shares with management.
• Provides daily feedback and works in conjunction with branch office to optimize schedule and reporting.
• Works with staff to coordinate and maintain patient flow during facility visit (may remove socks/shoes, may push wheelchair).
• Balance and generate daily production reports and provide to manager on day of visit.
• Accurately posts charges to the appropriate provider in a timely fashion.
• Works in a medical office capacity provided by the facility.
• Responsible for all care and cleaning of medical equipment at the end of every visit.
• Maintains medical supplies inventory by auditing stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
• Manage resources by preparing supplies with minimum waste or need for duplication.
• Ensure all medical equipment is working properly by completing preventive maintenance requirements and following manufacturer’s instructions.
• Responsible for clean-up of service area used facility upon departure of visit.
• Able to multitask, be detail oriented and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ensure a positive experience for our patients.
• Communicate effectively with all patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff.
• Provide timely responses to patient inquiries; document conversations in the EMR.
• Requires travel up to 100% of the time to and from assigned medical facilities.
• Actively supports and complies with all components of the compliance program, including, but not limited to, completion of training and reporting of suspected violations of law and Company policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information; abides with HIPAA, OSHA and PHI guidelines at all times.
• Reacts positively to change and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School education or GED.
• Must have own reliable transportation, good driving record and car insurance.
• Must have completed and passed a two-step Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test.
• Good computer skills required.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to follow directions and listen to needs of patients and doctors.

Physical Demands:

Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires standing, walking, pushing and stooping on a periodic basis. Lifting requirements vary depending upon specialty division hired for (Audiology and Vision: less than 50 pounds, Podiatry: minimal lifting). Must be able to push patients in wheelchair. Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range. At times, requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. At times, requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.

We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

We are an equal opportunity employer.