MEDICAL ASSISTANT-OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE

About the role

Performs direct patient care activities, such as lab tests, medication/immunization administration, phlebotomy application of durable medical equipment and other treatments under the direction of the manager of Occupational Medicine and/or the physician in preparation for the patient's examination and treatment. Carries out clerical activities, quality control activities, performance improvement initiatives, etc. in support of the Occupational Medicine Department as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct and indirect patient care in accordance with physician practices policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Collections patient healthcare data, including VS, weight, chief complaint and pain assessment as directed.
• Completes patient care treatments and testing as ordered.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with the physicians/nurses and account executive to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Prepares patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Communicates pertinent information of actual or potential problems to the physician or nurse.
• Affords assistance with treatments and procedures as requested.
• Participates in offsite clinics working closely with the account executive.
• Supports the account executive with billings and protocols for companies.
• Affords assistance with clerical functions supporting both intake and discharge of patients and office functions.
• Answers telephone calls, takes accurate messages and relays them to the appropriate staff.
• Obtains and verifies accurate patient demographic and insurance information entering it into the EMR.
• Completes forms and letters necessary for continued patient care (DOT forms cards, vaccinations due).
• Affords assistance with intake and discharge and patient scheduling when needed.
• Accurately enters codes, based on diagnosis given, and enters codes and charges into the EMR for accurate billing.
• Communicates with clients and third parties to obtain and enter client information to build profiles within the EMR.
• Schedules appointments and informs Patient Information Coordinator and office staff of appointments.
• Completes additional clerical duties as assigned.
• Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practice policies.
• Labs all patient specimens with identifiers per policy.
• Labels all patient specimens with identifiers per policy.
• Uses patient identifiers on all forms of written documentation, including notes and point of care testing results.
• Adheres to infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development.
• Demonstrates an ability to solve problems independently and seeks assistance from immediate when appropriate.
• Maintains accountability for own actions.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Performs effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires/students when assigned.
• Affords assistance in organizational compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Affords assistance in continuous survey readiness or inspections and surveys by collecting data as directed by Manager or nurse.
• Performs all quality control, monitoring functions and reports out of range information immediately to supervisor.
• Facilitates interpersonal communication on a routine basis.
• Interacts with external customers in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Interacts with co-workers and internal customers in a respectful and professional manner.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or Higher Level of Education.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant program or experience as a Medical Assistant for two (2) years continuous.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Basic Math and Keyboard Proficiency.
• Functional Skills on PC and Related Software (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel).
• Working knowledge of computers and office equipment.

Skills

• Knowledge of Payor/Insurance Benefits.
• Knowledge of Healthcare Billing Experience.
• Knowledge of Healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of Payor/Insurance Benefits.
• Knowledge of Healthcare Billing Experience.
• Knowledge of Healthcare setting.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.