Medical Assistant - Pain Clinic​/Surgical Practices

Job Title:

Medical Assistant

UMMC Pain Center

Batavia

Per Diem

7:45am-4:55pm

As a Medical Assistant, you are a non‑licensed health care provider who, under the direction and supervision of a licensed health care provider, delivers direct and indirect patient care. You play an integral role in maintaining patient well‑being, and contribute to the success of patients, physicians and licensed health care providers.

• Clinical Responsibilities:
  • Conduct pre‑visit planning (PVP). Work reports for gaps and delinquencies (patient outreach and scheduling for follow‑up). Complete health maintenance, registry reports (gap work).
  • Accurately obtain and document patient vital signs, history, and screenings. Recognize deviations from the norms and promptly report to a licensed staff member.
  • Understand principles of obtaining an accurate EKG, attach monitor leads, and operate equipment when directed. Report problems or malfunctions in a timely manner to a licensed staff member. Accurately complete appropriate documentation. Perform EKGs when requested.
  • Review patient medication list and pends refills for provider's approval. Pends provider's orders.
  • Collect specimen, conduct tests, and document patient POCT. Collect specimens (except strep) and label to be sent out for testing.
  • Demonstrate competency in phlebotomy, including correct labeling of specimen tubes and ordering of lab tests via the computer.
  • Provide clinical assistance to providers and nursing personnel as per delegation.
  • Assist provider with procedures.
  • Provide instruction and information as part of the patient education process under the guidance of providers or RN.
  • Restock medical supplies in exam and treatment rooms. Put adequate linen supply in place or empty waste and liner receptacles.
  • Check calibration and cleaning of test equipment. Prep instruments to go out for sterilization.
  • Order clinical supplies.
  • Complete patient forms.
  • Submit prior authorizations requests.
  • Mail provider communications to patients.
  • Assemble packets for provider use (e.g., ADHD).
• Non‑Clinical Responsibilities:
  • Assist with medical record system through abstraction (scanning and filing) of patient health maintenance and test reports.
  • Upon request, compile statistical data from patient records necessary for quality assurance/improvement activities.
  • Answer phones and schedule appointments.
  • Check in and check out patients.
  • Verify insurance.
  • Process referrals.
  • Sort and deliver mail.
  • Collect and post payments, and may also perform charge entry.
  • Maintain non‑clinical office supplies.
  • Provide My Care Education and assist with sign‑up.
  • Provide patient escorts (to lab and radiology).
  • Send physical packets to patients.

None

• Associate degree preferred.
• Experience in pre‑hospital care activities or acute/critical care experience preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Strong customer service, computer, and communication skills highly desired.
• For Elder
  
  ONE Employment:
  One year experience with frail, elderly population preferred.

Medium work: exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

$17.85 - $19.50