MEDICAL
Company: Methodist Hospitals
Location: Gary
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
Under general supervision, to perform work providing support of the
primary care provider and team 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:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)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.
Qualifications:
JOB SPECIFICATIONS (Minimum Requirements)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIESGeneral 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. -EDUCATIONHigh School
Diploma/GED Equivalent Required -EXPERIENCE1 year Medical Assistant
Required -LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONCertified or Registered Medical
Assistant through a nationally recognized association Required
within 60 days of hire with the exception of those hired before
12/31/19BLS Certification RequiredSTANDARDS OF BEHAVIORMeets the
Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure
#1, Employee Relations Code.CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE
COMPLIANCEDemonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and
maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee,
patient, family, organizational and other medical information.
Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in
adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
governing ethical business practices for healthcare
providers.DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to
describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be
construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and
skills required.
Keywords: Methodist Hospitals, Gary , MEDICAL, Healthcare , Gary, Indiana
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