Medical Assistant- Certified

Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital |US:

ME:

Newport | Medical Assistant | Full Time

Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital

Department
: RHC - Newport

Position islocated
: {Newport, ME}

Work Type
:
Full Time

Work Schedule
: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Eligible for a Sign on Bonus

Summary
:

To provide clinical support for medical practitioners, assist practitioner in the performance of Medical Procedures, conduct follow up with the patients concerning lab and other tests results, triage patient calls as needed. Performs phlebotomy work and injections, manage patient records, act as a liaison between patient, hospital, other providers and the practitioners.

Responsibilities
:

• Prepares patients to be seen by provider.
• Assists provider with minor surgical procedures.
• Performs in office testing and treatment.
• Triage patient calls as needed.
• Remind patient of appointment as necessary.
• Collect necessary reports/information prior to patients’ appointments.
• Execute standing orders, routine preventative services and/or prescription refills as authorized by provider.
• Notify patient of applicable results, communicating recommendations of diagnostic studies, as instructed by provider.
• Provide educational information to patients as required.
• Answer questions from patient/patient family or supply a resource that will have the answer.
• Understands and properly utilizes EMR.
• Documents all required information appropriately in patient charts/EMR.
• Performs job utilizing all resources with minimal waste of supplies, materials, and time.
• Performs job within allotted time frame.
• Demonstrates safe behavior in all aspects of job.
• Utilizes higher education, seminars, professional publications, and hospital in services to remain current in profession.
• Supports and contributes to practice administration.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Orders or notifies proper staff of need for clinical supplies/stocks supplies.
• Properly utilizes and maintains all equipment for job.
• Schedules/Reschedules patients as necessary.
• Maintain a safe environment which includes knowing and understanding hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Report and directly address identified environmental hazards when appropriate.
• Report and directly address violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.

Other Information
:

• Certified Medical Assistant Certification Required.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  MEDICAL ASSISTANT – Certified/Registered requirement(s): 1. High school diploma or GED. Successful completion of a Medical assistant program and externship (equivalent work experience can be substituted for externship) AND one of the following certifications or registrations: CCMA, CMA, NCMA, RMA. Certification and/or registration must be maintained 2. In lieu of a formal medical assistant program, five years' experience as a Medical Assistant AND one of the following certifications or registrations: CCMA, CMA, NCMA, RMA.
  
  Certification and/or registration must be maintained JOB COMPETENCIES (Include Age Specific requirements for clinical workers):
  Customer/Service oriented, Excellent communication skills, Ability to prioritize, Ability to work independently, Willingness to learn.
• BLS required.

Competencies and Skills

• Demonstrates Adaptability:
  Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence:
  Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
• Effectively…