Medical Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant directly assists providers in the delivery of medical care to patients.

• Assist in the preparation of the medical office for the day; maintains safe, clean and organized working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Greets and escorts patient to treatment room, updates medical history, takes vitals and records information in preparation for exam.
• Assists provider with routine physicals, minor surgical procedures, and other services as needed; administers vaccines, draws blood, administers electrocardiographic tests, and performs urine dipstick and other laboratory tests as directed.
• Orders patient tests as needed; prepares and sends requested medical information as needed.
• Communicates with patients via telephone and other means to confirm appointments, provide information, etc.
• Provides patient ER callbacks with documentation with 72 hours.
• Assist provider with management of open claims and open encounters in preparation of the Business department end of month closing.
• Updates electronic medical records.
• Assist provider with documentation from patient screenings in the EMR to include functionality codes, CPT codes, and ICD conversions.
• Entry of Medicare AWV’s quality measures into the Patient Link 360 as required for ACO.
• Monitors patient flow and provider schedules to ensure positive patient experiences.
• Provides patient education as appropriate to the situation.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments according to infection control protocols and on a regular schedule.
• Ensures operation of medical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; etc.
• Assists in the maintenance of medical supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies when approved; and verifying receipt of supplies.
• May fill in at front desk, medical records and other areas as needed.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
• Be committed to the mission of the Bucksport Regional Health Center.
• Work as a member of the medical team in the performance of duties.
• Be punctual for scheduled work and use time appropriately.
• Work in harmonious relationships with all staff, patients, vendors and others.
• Perform duties in a conscientious, cooperative manner.
• Perform required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors.
• Be neat and maintain a professional appearance.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect the Center by keeping information concerning Operations, patients and employees confidential.
• Assist in the care, observation, and the condition of patients including the execution of procedures prescribed for the direct treatment or therapy of patients.
• Performance of job requires close coordination with others. Teamwork is essential.
• Participation in community activities as a representative of Bucksport Regional Health Center.

The Medical Assistant directly assists providers in the delivery of medical care to patients.

• Assist in the preparation of the medical office for the day; maintains safe, clean and organized working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Greets and escorts patient to treatment room, updates medical history, takes vitals and records information in preparation for exam.
• Assists provider with routine physicals, minor surgical…