SMRMC Full Time 1720-Medical Asst (Clinic)-7152 Women's Health Center

Description

Document clinic patient care given, review and maintain patient chart per policy, and assist with accurate and timely entry of patient data. Proper use of BP cuff, Stethscope, EKG Machine, electronic thermometer , eye chart/ color blindness, otoscope/ophthalmoscope, weight scales, etc. Follows policy and procedure for home medication management and reconciliation. Obtains proper signature and documentation from patient for the release of medical information. Understands lab quality control policies, proficiency testing and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care and collects vital patient information under the supervision of the Clinic Administrator and Office Manager, Physician, NP, RN or LPN.
• Works within the scope of approved policies, procedures, and regulations for the clinic and organization.
• Documents clinic patient care given, review and maintain patient chart per policy, and assist with accurate and timely entry of patient data, orders, and charges into computer system.
• Works with front staff by answering phone by third ring, taking accurate phone messages, filing charts, scheduling appointments, and helping with other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Willingness to be reassigned within clinic or willing to float to another clinic based on clinic and staff needs.
• Ability to work and relate in a professional, non-defensive manner with peers, physicians, administration, patients, and visitors.
• Attendance to yearly mandatory education requirements is nonnegotiable and will be the responsibility of the employee to arrange and attend sessions.