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Perform
administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician or
other provider/clinical personnel. Administrative duties may include
scheduling appointments, maintaining electronic medical records, billing, and
coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking
and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for
examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by
physician.
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- Prepare treatment rooms for
patient examinations, keeping rooms neat and clean; discarding waste,
needles and other biohazard waste according to established protocols,
- Greet and log in patients arriving
at office or clinic.
- Interview patients to obtain
medical information; measure, take and record and enter vital signs,
weight, and height, medical history, lab or test results in electronic
medical records. Assess physical
conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment
- Show patients to examination rooms
and prepare them for the physician.
- Assist physicians in the examination
and treatment of patients, handing them instruments or materials or
performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
- Perform routine laboratory tests and
sample analyses. Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens,
log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- May operate equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
- Change dressings on wounds; apply
bandages, dressings, or splints.
- Prepare and administer immunizations
or medications as directed by a physician. Explain treatment procedures,
medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
- Obtain authorization for drug
refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Assist with referral process; contact
medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for additional tests,
x-rays/MRIs or other diagnostic services and/or admission.
- Clean and sterilize instruments
and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Perform general office duties,
such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance
forms. Schedule appointments for
patients.
- Conduct inventory and order medical, lab, office supplies or equipment.
- Maintain and follow established infection control procedures.
- Obtain prior-authorizations from insurers for referrals.
- Participate in the development of nursing protocols, accreditation, quality and other programs identified to improve patient care.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. One (1) year of experience in patient care or home
care.
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2.
High School Diploma or
GED.
3.
Certificate of Completion
in Medical Assistant Program preferred.
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4.
Current certification as
a Medical Assistant.
5.
Current CPR certification.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To perform this
job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility
satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive,
of the knowledge, skill, and ability required for this position.
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1.
Knowledge
and skills sufficient to perform a range of nursing care as a
medical/nursing assistant and sufficient experience to serve as a
responsible member of the clinical team.
2.
Knowledge
and skill sufficient to perform procedures, use equipment and supplies for the purpose of providing patient
care to assigned patients.
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3.
Knowledge
of terminology and skills sufficient to report the patient's physical and
emotional reactions for the purpose of effective communication with nursing
and medical personnel and for recording and reporting pertinent information
for inclusion in patient care plans.
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4.
Knowledge
of the unique needs, clinical skills and client care standards appropriate to the age ranges served: child and adolescents.
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5.
Knowledge
of human body structure, function, illnesses and diseases and skill
sufficient to communicate with patients, nursing/medical staff and family members.
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6.
Knowledge
of the electronic data entry systems and
computer operations.
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7.
Knowledge
of and understanding of HIPAA and the Privacy Act.
8.
Ability
to function independently at times and the ability to be self- directed.
9.
Excellent
interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
10.
Knowledge
of Microsoft Office Suite; Windows Explorer (electronic file-handling), Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; internet software; and
electronic database health records systems.
11.
Basic
operation of a workstation (turning on/off, knowledge of basic functions and components). Use/storage/maintenance
of multiple usernames and passwords.
12.
Computer-related
problem-solving skills through the use of
available trainings and help desk.
13.
Ability to give full
attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the
points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at
inappropriate times.
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