MEDICAL ASSISTANT-NWI GI INSTITUTE at Methodist Hospitals in US-IN-Merrillville

Job description

• Under general supervision, to perform work providing support of Methodist providers and teams by providing patient care and assisting with procedures, patient care follow-up, and maintenance of patient flow. Interacts with internal departments, businesses, insurance companies and billing services.

Responsibilities

• Assists in urgent and emergent medical situations, and obtains and operates emergency equipment.
• Assists provider in assuring patient follow-up processes, i.e., referrals, lab, obtaining patient education materials.
• Assists with management of patient flow ensuring rooms are efficiently utilized and patient wait time is minimized.
• Cleans, prepares, and stocks all patient exam areas and workstations.
• Assists with the maintenance of essential ambulatory equipment, instruments and supplies; assists in the care, cleaning and sterilization of equipment and instruments; and assists in maintaining the inventory of medical supplies.
• Documents patient care information per policies and procedures in the medical record.
• Obtains vital signs, identifies reason for visit and prepares patients for visit.
• Performs basic testing procedures, i.e., EKG, urine dipstick and pregnancy tests, and administers injections as ordered by the physician.
• Prepares and supports patient, and assists the provider with medical procedures.
• Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned.
• NOTE: The duties in italics listed above are not performed by the Pre-Admissions Testing MAs.

Requirements

• General knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care appropriate.
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Knowledge of procedures for maintaining safety of the patient.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient operational knowledge of equipment and infection control.
• Demonstrated professional courtesy and non-judgmental.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to recognize a medical emergency and to provide care under stressful and emergent circumstances.
• Ability to assess and interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide the care needed by the group serviced.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with employees/providers at all levels and with external parties.
• Ability to respond to the patient's needs, and the ability to empathize and provide compassionate patient care.
• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required
• 1 year Medical Assistant Required
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through a nationally recognized association Required within 60 days of hire with the exception of those hired before 12/31/19
• BLS Certification Required

Skills

Required

• Knowledge of medical terminology.