Per Diem Medical Assistant

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** About Our Company
** We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through Village

MD and our operating companies , , , , and .When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
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* Please Note:

** We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: , , , , , , or  
** Job Description
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* Essential Job functions:

*** Responsible for assisting physician, PA or NP with clerical duties, patient flow/care, procedures, scheduling hospital and ambulatory admissions.
* Schedules and enters diagnostic tests and procedures into orders management system, following all appropriate workflows.
* Responsible for coordinating required testing prior to admission and ensuring all information and consents are on site for patient’s admission/procedure.
* Arranges types and distributes surgery schedule.
* Accurately completes any/all necessary forms for the patient.
* Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.
* Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.
* Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents known allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
* Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR..
* Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
* Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
* Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste
* Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.
* Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
** General

Job functions:

*** Demonstrates a working knowledge of booking and scheduling inpatient, outpatient and special procedures.
* Arranges for specialty equipment/ services as needed.
* Interacts with outside vendors / contracted services as needed.
* Demonstrates understanding of submission of necessary documents for hospital and our patient procedures.
* Verbalizes procedure for collection of pre-admission testing data.
* Demonstrates a working knowledge of insurance and pre-certification requirements.
* Demonstrates working knowledge for rescheduling and canceling procedures.
* Logs surgical procedures as needed.
* Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with physicians and nursing staff.
* Other job duties as required.
** Physical

Job Requirements:

*** Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
* Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
* Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
* Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
* Dexterity of hands and fingers.
* Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.
* Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).
** Environmental Risks:
*** Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes
* Loud noises
* Vibration* Extreme temperatures
* Confined spaces
* Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen
* Magnetic fields
* Radiation* Sharps
* Latex* Combative Patients/Visitors
** Blood-borne Pathogens:
*** Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, or tissue specimens.
* Contact with patients or patient specimens are possible.
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