Multisite Senior Medical Assistant Certified- Neurosurgery (Medical Center)

About the role

The Multi-Site Senior Medical Assistant position is responsible for working at multiple sites, within multiple specialties and service lines, providing high quality support of patient care and services. This role functions as an expert and demonstrates highly competent knowledge in technical and advanced examinations and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients visiting the clinic under the direct supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse, or clinic leadership procedures
• Communicates with patients, obtains and documents vital signs, chief complaint(s), preforms medication(s) review, discusses/reviews medical and social history
• Documents care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments, and procedures in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR)
• Follows up with patients as appropriate to ensure compliance with recommendations, medications, lab/x-ray results, special visits, PCP visits, dieticians, diabetes educators, etc.
• Provides care coordination with hospital, ED, consulting physicians, and/or community resources whenever appropriate
• Accurately performs routine tests on patients such as EKG, rapid strep, urinalysis, and urine pregnancy tests
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment, prepares, cleans, and maintains exam and treatment rooms, as well as supplies and equipment
• Enters patient and operational data into various database systems with a high level of thoroughness, accuracy, and timeliness
• Responsible for stocking exam rooms, taking inventory, and ordering supplies
• Uses resources efficiently and does not waste supplies
• Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Five years of medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline
• Required: Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, NHA or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT and BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
• Preferred: CPT – Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA)

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers
• Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients and ability to assist with examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures
• Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical assisting, with experience working in a fast-paced clinical environment. They will be able to demonstrate advanced assessment competences, provide high-quality patient care, and work effectively as part of a team.