Medical Assistant - West Side Clinic

About the role

Beloit Health System is adding a Medical Assistant to our team at Beloit Clinic West Side Clinic. The selected candidate will work 36 hours per week on a 1st shift schedule from 8a-5p and is benefits eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed health care professionals in performing various tasks, including rooming patients, monitoring patient flow, and returning phone messages
• Obtain patient histories and vital signs, administer medications, and assist with diagnostic procedures and/or treatments
• Maintain patient medical records, stock rooms, and assist with medical emergencies
• Assist with scheduling appointments, completing pre-certifications, and completing patient forms
• Prepare patient documentation and medical records in preparation for appointments
• Escort patients to rooms, obtain vitals, and update medical records
• Prepare patients for examinations or procedures and ensure consent is signed and dated
• Assist physicians with examinations and/or procedures and administer medications as ordered
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and receive and handle telephone calls to the department
• Assist with triaging calls under the supervision of a licensed health care professional
• Assist physicians with educating patients and families and demonstrate effectiveness and courtesy in scheduling patients for appointments
• Ensure patient safety while handling, transporting, and providing medications to patients
• Review basic physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and their families and adhere to infection control policies
• Navigate computer software applicable to the department and perform unit-specific duties according to established unit-based competencies
• Participate in quality assurance activities and ensure appropriate supplies are on hand
• Assure timely completion of assigned duties

Requirements

• Certified or Registered as Medical Assistant at time of employment (CMA, RMA, or CCMA)
• Must be CPR certified within 3 months of hire
• Preferred experience with Electronic Medical Records and prior experience in Family Practice
• Strong critical thinking abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication and counseling skills
• Two years of clinical experience desirable