Medical Assistant at ARH in US-KY-Whitesburg

Job description

• The Medical Assistant is responsible for efficient and courteous registration, transfer and discharge of patients within established policies and procedures; thoroughly compiles and types of medical information for patients' records and statistical reports and maintains current and accurate patient account receivables. The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for the comfort and well-being of patients in accordance with physicians' orders.

Responsibilities

• • Performs basic patient care procedures as required.
• • Participates in conferences and serves on committees as requested.
• • Participates in patient and family education as necessary.
• • Prepares for and assists with diagnostic and therapeutic treatments.
• • Takes and records vital signs, height, and weight.
• • Performs catheterizations and provides catheter care.
• • Administers oral and intra-muscular medications.
• • Cares for patients receiving oxygen therapy.
• • Applies sterile and non-sterile compresses and bandages.
• • Tests urine for sugar, acetone, and pH.
• • Assists with physical examinations.
• • Applies ace bandages and hot and/or cold compresses.
• • Collects specimens including blood, urine, stool, and sputum.
• • May perform venipunctures and EKGs as needed.
• • Maintains cleanliness, safety, and efficiency in the clinic.
• • Remains alert and responds appropriately in emergency situations.
• • Prepares used equipment for re-sterilization.
• • Understands legal requirements for reporting to police, health departments, and other agencies and follows all reporting requirements.
• • Accompanies or transfers patients to other departments such as the laboratory or x-ray department.
• • Cleans and stocks examination rooms.
• • Manages time effectively to expedite patient flow.
• • Assists with minor outpatient surgery procedures.
• • Greets patients courteously, determines their needs, and offers assistance.
• • Registers patients by performing necessary procedures, including preparation of records, reports, notices, service charge slips, and payor information.
• • Interviews patients, relatives, or others responsible to determine payment arrangements and refers unusual cases to the immediate supervisor.
• • May assist self-pay patients in making suitable arrangements for balances due beyond initial deposits or third-party payments.
• • Answers inquiries regarding patient accounts and advises patients on insurance benefits.
• • Receives payments and deposits, issues receipts, and maintains proper accounting of funds received.
• • Posts charges daily to the proper patient account.
• • Posts payments to accounts daily.
• • Determines billing methods for third-party payors.
• • Contacts insurance carriers and agencies to obtain precertification of ancillary, admission, and surgical procedures.
• • Operates various office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, and other assigned equipment.
• • Operates communication systems, including placing and answering telephone calls and contacting staff as needed.
• • May make and maintain appointment schedules for clinic physicians.
• • May secure required signatures on reports and records relative to release of information in accordance with policies and procedures.
• • Contacts patients, physicians, or others for information necessary to properly complete insurance or other billing requirements.
• • Types memos, correspondence, and other documents as needed.
• • Compiles periodic and statistical reports and other data as directed.

Requirements

• Qualifications
• • High School Diploma required.
• • Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program preferred.
• • Up to one (1) year of experience required.
• • Three (3) to six (6) months of on-the-job training required to attain proficiency of assigned duties and responsibilities if not certified.
• • Obtain patient history and take vital signs to assist physician with examination and treatment.
• • Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
• • Perform selected tests that assist with diagnosis and treatment.
• • Screen and follow up on patient test results.
• • Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician.
• • Maintain medication records.
• • Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program preferred.

Skills

Required

• Maintain medication records.