Medical Assistant - Warwick

Responsibilities

• Works effectively and respectfully at his/her highest capabilities and training.
• Fulfills practice, clinic or office workflow protocols to maximize quality and efficiency.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment by escorting from the waiting area to the exam room, taking vital signs, weighing patients, and recording in the patient chart.
• Communicates point of care reminders to providers via the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Reviews and updates the patient record with recent test results, consults, and correspondence, and determines needed services based on practice protocols.
• Enters patient chief complaint, medication reconciliation, histories, and other services as outlined in workflow protocol.
• Notes all patient health concerns into the EMR.
• Records the patient pain score.
• Completes all questionnaires in the patient’s chart.
• Ensures effective patient flow throughout the practice, clinic, and office.
• Reviews Health Maintenance and Chronic Illness services and performs or orders according to protocols and standing orders.
• Performs testing procedures such as blood pressure, EKG, pulse oximetry, Hgb A1-C, glucose, urinalysis, urine hcg, rapid strep test, and other point of care tests.
• Records allergy information, medications, medical, surgical, and family histories in the patient chart. Initiates pharmacy benefits verification.
• Assists physician with physical examinations. Performs all procedures using aseptic techniques, following standard procedures.
• Assists provider with all physical examinations. Performs all procedures using aseptic techniques, following standard procedures.
• Administers vaccines and places PPDs as per practice/clinic protocol.
• Completes appropriate follow-up work after visit, including ensuring all blood and specimens are properly labeled, recorded, and sent to lab.
• Follows up to ensure all lab results are entered in the medical record. Tracks orders and results. Contacts patients for outreach and reminders for labs/orders. Updates EMR with status. Reports all abnormal lab results to physician or nurse immediately.
• Follows up on referrals for specialty care and/or other services. Tracks consult reports and ensures EMR is updated accordingly. Contacts patients for outreach and/or reminders for referrals.
• Schedules tests and follow-up appointments. Pre-registers patient for next visit. Verifies patient demographic and insurance information. Obtains prior authorizations as needed.
• Maintains supply inventory and cleans medical equipment. Reports broken or missing equipment to manager immediately. Ensures exam rooms are prepared for each patient. Checks expiration dates on medications and supplies, removes and reports expired medication to Practice or Clinic Management.
• Assists with administrative office duties. Mails reminders and other letters to patients.
• Manages time effectively. Fills slow periods with activities to prepare for future needs. Minimizes non-productive time.
• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Protects and preserves the patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
• Supports the goals and concepts of the patient centered medical home by demonstrating flexibility and willingness to change.

Qualifications

• BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Completion of a medical assistant certification preferred.
• EXPERIENCE:
• Graduate of a formal medical assistant training program or a minimum of 3 years of medical assistant experience required.
• Exceptions to the above requirements may be considered for applicants who do not have formal medical assistant training, but have at least three years of related experience in a comparable role, such as LPN, medical student, EMT, paramedic, etc.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises.
• Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact.
• Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use of safety equipment and protective clothing.
• Walks and stands intermittently throughout the day. May be exposed to electrical and energy hazards. May lift and position patients, and lift supplies up to 50 pounds.

Pay Range

• $18.13-$29.90

Location

• Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care - 593 Eddy St - Executive Suite Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

• M-F 700am-600pm

Work Shift

• Day

Daily Hours

• 8 hours

Driving Required

• No