The Medical Assistant is responsible for rooming patients, collecting assessment data, and assisting with clinical and laboratory procedures. They also manage administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, registering patients, coordinating referrals, and maintaining patient charts.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited medical assistant program and possess or obtain CPR/BLS certification within 90 days. Proficiency in medication injection and pharmacology is required to perform medication administration duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Rooms patients, collects assessment data and prepares patient according to specific need.
Assists in examination, treatment and other clinic procedures.
Assists with laboratory procedures, screening tests and QI projects.
Answers telephone and either responds to inquiry, directs caller to appropriate personnel, or initiates a triage slip for response by medical personnel.
Schedules appointments and enters appointment date and time into computerized scheduler.
Conducts reminder calls to all patients.
Greet and directs patients, salespeople, and visitors.
Registers patients by verifying that patient's record is up to date and accurate.
Makes appropriate changes in computer system and on patient's chart.
Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices.
Collects payment from patients and issues receipt where applicable.
Prepares and maintains patient charts.
Maintains and orders supplies.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or graduate of a medical assistant program in a post secondary school or college that has institutional accreditation by a regional accrediting commission or by a national accrediting organization approved by the U.S.
Department of Education, or a graduate of an educational program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), such as the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Experience in a program with a clinical rotation preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
Medication injection training and pharmacology is a required competency to perform medication administration.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES N/A LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Some independent judgment is required, but decisions are limited by standard practices or procedures.
SUPERVISES N/A PAY RANGE: $18.28 - $28.69 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
On-Demand Pay
Employee Discounts
Well-being Programs
Life & Disability Insurance
Certification Reimbursement
Caregiver Leave
Financial Education
FSA/HSA Options
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.
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