Lead Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

Provides functional guidance to Medical Assistants based on current work flows.
Cooperates in the cross training of this position to ensure coverage at all times.
Collection of patient data to include record keeping to ensure chart is in order. Logs appropriate procedures and tests.
Billing and patient charges are kept current. Tick sheets are done accurately and on time.
Patient instruction-injections and scheduled medications are documented accurately.
Preparation of Patients to include vital signs, charting, attends to the individual needs of the patient, prepare patient for minor procedures.
Ensure that patient has the correct consent information completed.
Demonstrates technical skills by following all safety policies and procedures involving patient care, i.e. injections, handling instruments, cleaning wounds, handling body fluids.
Practices good sterile technique involving minor surgical procedures and handling injuries, wounds, etc.
Explain procedure to patient and family to gain cooperation, understanding, and to ease apprehension.
Prepare treatment room for examination of patients; assist physician with procedures; clean examination rooms and sterilize appropriate equipment after use.
Administer prescribed medication orally or by injection (per policy scope of service) and document time, dosage and route on patient chart.
Complete all documentation to ensure accurate medical records. Assure that physician has signed chart; review physician orders to verify that all orders have been carried out.
Return patient charts to medical records.
Inventory and order medical supplies and materials, as needed.
Responsible for ensuring all expired sample medications and patient supplies are discarded upon expiration date.
Supports and practices the policies and procedures of nursing services.
Function in the scope of Medical Assistant practice and Riverside Medical Clinic policies and procedures.
Maintains current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• One (1) year medical group experience preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification and current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association certification required.

Benefits

The Opportunity Offers The Following Challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation

About Riverside Medical Clinic

Riverside Medical Clinic is the best place to work, practice medicine, and receive care. Riverside Medical Clinic has been in the community since 1935. Our mission is to provide comprehensive multi-specialty medical services in the greater Riverside region.

About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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