OB Medical Assistant (MA)

Company: Centerplace Health Inc.
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: May 9, 2024

Job Description:

*JOB DESCRIPTION*Summary:The Medical Assistant assists the provider in routine patient care in the office setting. Working in concert with the physician/advanced practitioner, this team member fosters smooth and efficient patient flow. Duties are performed under the supervision of a licensed clinician and/or office manager. Performs with minimal supervision.Essential Functions:Assists Provider* Assures patients are worked up for provider visit timely and efficiently to include:* Obtaining accurate vital signs from the patient and reports abnormal findings to provider.* Accurately documenting patients health history and reconciles medications.* Accurately completes patient information on laboratory orders and referrals.* Fills in logs and special forms.* Accurately utilizes medical equipment as trained.* Administers medications by oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, inhaled routes as directed by provider.* Assists in referral process.* Assists with procedures.* Assists with use and management of EHR.* Supports provider with completion of electronic order entry.* Assists providers with patient flow and management.* Enrolls patients in pharmaceutical assistance programs.Lab support* Performs phlebotomy and lab collection as needed.* Prepares specimens for transport to performing labs appropriately.* Performs CLIA waived testing as ordered by the provider.* Follows policies and procedures.* Enters results per policies and procedures.* Reviews logbooks and reports monthly for accuracy and completionElectronic Health Record (EHR)* Accurately and efficiently enters documentation into the EHR. Organize and/or facilitate support groups.* Ensures necessary patient medical information is available in the EHR prior to visit.* Demonstrates basic understanding of the EHR:* Make appointments.* Patient insurances.* Order entry and workflow.* Workflow dashboard.* Document and task management.* Problem flowsheets.* Troubleshooting documents in the clinical inbox.Clinic Maintenance* Keeps exam rooms and treatment areas clean per infection control policy and procedures, as well as well-stocked.* Assists with ordering and maintaining medication inventory:* Appropriately logs samples and stock pharmaceuticals.* Checks for expiration dates and disposes of expired medications following policy.* Responsible for ordering and maintaining medical supplies.* Reprocesses and sterilizes medical equipment per established policies and procedures.QI/QA* Actively participates in quality improvement projects.* Complies with center policies and procedures* Promotes and complies with NCQA PCMH standards of care.Clerical Duties (assist as needed)* Performs clerical duties as directed by office manager:* Schedule appointments.* Takes phone messages.* Scans information into the electronic health record or EHR.* Performs patient registration functions.* Accurately pre-screens medical/dental records.* Assists with document management.* Supports patients with referral process.Other* Performs other related duties as indicated or when requested by supervisor.* Always maintains use of universal precautions.* Completes daily/day end activities as assigned.* Completes all required trainings and attends meetings as assigned.* Protects/observes patient confidentiality per policies and procedures.* Assures translation, as needed, for non-English speaking patients.* Recognizes and responds appropriately to violent/abusive situations, bomb threats, fire and emergency situations.Minimum Qualifications: (Experience/Skills/Abilities/Education/Certifications)* High School Graduate or GED equivalent.* Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.* Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.* Ability to effectively interact with physicians, patients, and other staff members.* Possesses basic typing skills.* Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use Office 365 programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel.* Demonstrated knowledge of proper, safe, and efficient use of current office equipment/software.* Effectively uses the electronic health record.Preferred Qualifications: (Experience/Skills/Abilities/Education/Certifications)* Two years of MA experience preferred.* Bilingual communication preferred.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, often for prolonged periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and see, speak and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Work Environment:General medical clinic/office environment.Supervisory Responsibilities:NoneJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceMedical specialties:* Ob/GynSchedule:* Day shift* Monday to Friday* No weekendsWork setting:* In-personExperience:* EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)* Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)* OB: 1 year (Preferred)Language:* Spanish (Preferred)License/Certification:* BLS Certification (Preferred)* Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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