Medical Assistant-Clinical/Office at US Digestive Health

Limerick Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Medical History, Vital Signs, EMR, Multitasking, Communication, Clinical Expertise, BLS Certification, Inventory Management, Patient Follow-Up, Procedure Scheduling, Lab Orders, Office Software, Compassionate Care, Organizational Skills, Team Collaboration

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description The Medical Assistant assists the physician in providing excellent patient care within the office environment. Obtains and records accurate patient medical history information. Measures and records vital signs. Obtains and records medication & allergy details on each patient. Attempts to assist the physician in keeping patient wait times to a minimum, by being organized and prepared. Assists in the preparation of patient charts and obtaining relevant test results on patients. Offers friendly, courteous, and confidential assistance to all patients and their families. Must be able to multitask in a busy work environment and have ability to identify & prioritize tasks. Will be required to travel between locations as necessary. Take patients to exam rooms, gathering all necessary information for providers (i.e. height, weight, vitals, verifying allergies/meds, entering information into EMR when applicable, verifying previous information in EMR) Assist providers with physical exams/sigmoidoscopies/bandings as needed Administer Breath Tests Call patients with normal test results at provider’s request Answer/return calls to patients with questions or concerns when necessary Receive and distribute all EMR documents and emails Order and pre-authorize special injectable and oral medication Hepatitis C patient follow up with lab orders and results when LPN unavailable Order and monitor sample medications File and track lab and radiology orders to make sure that patients follow through with their care as directed by the providers Track procedure and pathology reports and forward to providers Enter recalls in EMR Keep exam rooms clean, neat and always stocked Collect Biohazard Red Bags each month for pick up Take inventory as needed to accurately order supplies Schedule procedures, office visits, labs, radiology, and consultations, when necessary, Log off, shut down and place laptop computers in locked exam room cabinet each evening Displays ability to access, interpret and document relevant patient history. Displays proficiency in using office hardware & software. Includes the use of ECW, Misys & Chart Capture systems Appropriately & accurately sort and place procedure reports in patient charts. Identifies, provides, and records relevant hospital, patient history documentation. Accesses patient laboratory results, using online or telephone procedures, as required. Other duties as assigned Requirements Required High School Graduate Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant experience. Demonstrates clinical expertise in gastroenterology nursing. Current BLS certification. Participation in ongoing continuing education. Ability to deal compassionately, professionally, and courteously with patients, their families. Full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Extensive periods of standing or walking. Bending, lifting, and carrying. Normal color perception and corrected visual acuity and hearing to normal range. Involvement with management, providers, staff, and patients and their families Preferred At least one (1) year previous office experience preferred. Medical Assistant and/or Nursing Assistant Certification (May be required depending on the location)

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant assists physicians in providing patient care, including obtaining medical histories, measuring vital signs, and preparing patient charts. They also manage patient communications, assist with exams, and ensure the office environment is organized and stocked.