Administrative Medical Assistant

Essential Duties

• Maintains HCC medical records in compliance with facility policy and procedure.
• Assists in the coordination of resident medical appointments and transports, and ensures required paperwork is complete and that medical documentation is received following the appointments.
• Provides support in preparing clinical records for physician rounds.
• Maintains an up-to-date laboratory and diagnostic testing record and facilitates obtaining these test results promptly.
• Assists with resident related needs within scope of qualifications and training as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Complete control testing of all individualized glucometers and sanitizes the equipment.
• Provides clerical support to Team Leader/Lead nurse, Unit Manager, MDS coordinator and other members of the interdisciplinary team and Director of Nursing as directed.
• Keeps the nurse’s station stocked with secretarial supplies.
• Prepares charts and computer records for incoming admissions, completes the ADL tasks on computer and participates in audits as assigned.
• Post daily staffing sheet and census and updates throughout the shift.
• Report employee call outs to the scheduling coordinator and the Director of Quality Assurance.

Qualifications

• Administrative Assistants with medical experience
• CNA or Medical Assistant with awareness and understanding of the job description
• Knowledgeable of medical terminology and medical record management.
• Familiar with a variety of medical supplies and equipment.
• Experience with clinical and diagnostic procedures within scope of practice.
• Ability to accurately complete health insurance forms.
• Computer literate or has ability to learn and use various computer applications.
• Effective communication skills with residents, their families, facility staff and the public.
• Able to be flexible with work schedules and assignments.