Medical Assistant - Physical Med & Rehab; Alma

Overview

Eligible for a $2,500 Sign On Bonus for a two year commitment!

Under direct supervision of the provider, the clinical team member will be responsible for patient assessment and care, and maintaining appropriate documentation. This position must have basic knowledge of specialty and/or primary care and be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients. This role coordinates care to ensure high quality, compassionate patient care and acts as liaison with other organizations and departments.

The position may order medical, pharmacy, and office supplies to support patient care. It ensures compliance with My Michigan Health policies/procedures and follows OSHA guidelines, CLIA regulations, HIPAA and other applicable regulatory requirements. The clinical person may train new employees, students and float staff as required. The role provides patient education, assists with specialty care modalities, symptom management, is available for emergencies, monitors care management with high risk patients, educates on prescriptions and explains medications and side effects to patients and families, and coordinates continuity of care with other providers.

In some practices the role may perform general office duties as needed. Responsibilities and expectations may vary slightly by practice; the immediate supervisor will clarify responsibilities.

(30%) Triages calls, schedules daily urgent/emergent add-ons, receives and relays test results. Supports, directs and refers patients for consults and/or testing, insurance pre-certification and documentation.

(30%) Greets patients and/or family, performs routine pre-examination procedures including vital signs, assesses and records objective and subjective data concerning presenting condition. Updates and maintains an accurate patient record by performing orders reconciliation, secure messaging (if available) and other tasks as assigned. Performs medication reconciliation, records allergy information, and processes refills within the scope of certification.

(20%) Assists provider with examinations and procedures.

(20%) Prepares and cleans the patient area, sets up equipment, cleans and facilitates room setup after a procedure. Disposes of contaminated supplies and sterilizes medical instruments.

Other duties and responsibilities

Provides complete patient assessment within the scope of the practice.

Performs patient care measures including injections, minor dressing changes, and obtaining blood specimens.

In some practices may be required to demonstrate competency to assist with procedures such as electrocardiogram (EKG), Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABI), and Non-stress Test (NST).

Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and co-workers.

If applicable, may travel to satellite clinics.

Uses office computer systems (MAPS, MCIR Practice Management, Electronic Medical Records, LIS, Emageon, dictation systems) to assist providers and staff.

Demonstrates critical thinking for patient management and maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

May perform clerical duties such as filing insurance forms, correspondence, arranging hospital admission, answering the phone, and updating/filing patient records.

Orders supplies and medications. Maintains accurate documentation and coding in the medical record per policy. Participates in annual quality reviews and ensures age-specific needs of the population served are met according to department standards and policies. Performs other related duties as assigned. If applicable, My Michigan Health is a technology-driven organization and employees should demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may participate in further learning opportunities offered by My Michigan Health.

Required: BLS - Basic Life Support (within 3 months of hire or transfer); MA CERT - Medical Assistant

CMS Requirement: As required by Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to be employed through My Michigan Health, all Medical Assistants must possess one of the following active certifications/licensure:

• Registered Medical…