Medical Assistant Float Pool All Cincinnati Offices
Company: Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc
Location: Covington
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthSummary of
Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionThe Medical Assistant
Certified is a multi-skilled clinical professional that provides
indirect and/or direct patient care within the scope of practice
and in alignment with the standards of excellence and quality.
Under the direction of the provider, the Medical Assistant
contributes to the completion of the patient's chief complaint
(including, but not limited, to respirations, blood pressure, pulse
oximetry, height, weight, and temperature), documents
patient/family needs, participates in planning and implementing
care for patients, and administers ordered medications (oral,
injection, topically, etc.) within the Medical Assisting scope and
state guidelines.Essential Job Functions ---Understands and adheres
to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the Medical
Assistant role.---Identifies significant changes in patient
condition through data collection and reports them to the provider.
---Troubleshoots issues and escalate problems to provider, direct
supervisor, or appropriate internal resource.---Demonstrates
standards of excellence in care in all interactions, for both
internal and external customers.---Maintains clinical and
administrative skills per the departmental competency guidelines to
meet patient care and daily operational needs. ---Show patients to
examination rooms and prepare them for the physician. ---Travels to
other facilities for BSMH providers or adjusts hours to meet
patient care needs as directed by the practice manager as needed.
---Maintains a safe and supportive environment by keeping the work
area, exam rooms, and equipment in clean, orderly, and safe manner,
ensuring availability and proper functioning of supplies and
equipment.---Assists patient and provider with virtual health
visits which may include setting up the visit through appropriate
platform, pre-charting the virtual visit prior to the scheduled
appointment, contacting the patient to ensure preparedness for the
virtual visit, troubleshooting virtual visit issues when needed,
obtaining chief complaint and health maintenance checks, medication
review, and other relevant patient details prior to the actual
virtual visit. ---Documents in electronic medical records (EMR)
accurately and appropriately. ---Manages in basket messages in the
electronic health record (EHR) under the Provider's verbatim
instructions. ---Performs front desk workflows (i.e., My Chart
requests, patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash
handling, and check-in/check-out).---Follows up on orders,
appointments, referrals, and follow up visits and collects co-pays
as needed.---Other duties include, but not limited to, ordering
supplies appropriately, tracking referrals, labs and diagnostic
tests, disposing of contaminated supplies, etc.This document is not
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties,
requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.
Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as
required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable
accommodation.Licensing/CertificationActive Medical Assisting
certification (required): Certified Medical Assistant (American
Association of Medical Assisting), Registered Medical Assistant
(American Medical Technologists), Certified Clinical Medical
Assistant (National Healthcareer Association, or National Certified
Medical Assistant (National Center for Competency Testing). If
incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based
Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable.BLS Basic Life
Support (preferred upon hire, required within 90 days of
hire)EducationHigh School/GED (required)Work Experience1 year of
medical assisting experience in a healthcare setting (preferred)2
years of clerical physician practice experience
(preferred)TrainingNoneSkills---Record patients' medical history,
vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical
records.---Interview patients to obtain medical information and
measure their vital signs, weight, and height. ---Prepare and
administer medications as directed by a physician. ---Collect
blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens,
and prepare them for testing.---Provide authorized prescription and
drug refill information for pharmacies as directed by provider.
---Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians'
instructions to patients. ---Clean and sterilize instruments and
dispose of contaminated supplies. ---Perform routine laboratory
tests and sample analyses. ---Perform general office duties, such
as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance
forms. ---Successfully completes skills or competency checklists to
be able to help physicians examine and treat patients, performing
such tasks as handing them instruments, giving injections, removing
sutures, changing dressings on wounds. ---Strong oral and written
communication skills---Ability to collaboratively work with
patients, families, and teams within a high-volume environment.
---Medical terminology---Attention to detail---Ability to
multitask---Ability to use standard office equipment (i.e.
computer, copier, phone, fax machine)Working ConditionsPeriods of
high stress and fluctuating workloads may occurMay be exposed to
physical altercations and verbal abuseMay be exposed to adverse
weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.May be exposed to
limited hazardous substances or body fluids*May be exposed to human
blood and other potentially infectious materials*May have periods
of constant interruptionsGeneral office environmentRequired to car
travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather
conditions* Individuals in this position are required to exercise
universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and
devices, and learn the policies concerning infection
control.Physical RequirementsLifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.)
1-33%Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.)
1-33%Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%Stoop/Kneel 1-33%Crawling
1-33%Climbing 1-33%Balance 1-33%Bending 1-33%Sitting 34-66%Walking
34-66%Standing 34-66%Additional Physical Requirements/HazardsManual
dexterity (eye/hand coordination)Maneuver weight of patientsHear
alarms/telephone/audio recorderReach above shoulderRepetitive
arm/hand movementsFinger DexterityColor VisionAcuity - farAcuity -
nearDepth perceptionUse of latex productsExposure to
toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsExposure to moving mechanical
partsExposure to dust/fumesExposure to x ray/electromagnetic
energyPatient PopulationDemonstrates the knowledge and skills
necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients
served on his or her assigned unit.Demonstrates knowledge of the
principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses
the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and
interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each
patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs
and to provide the care needed as described in departmental
policies and procedures.Neonates (0-4 weeks)Infant (1-12
months)Pediatrics (1-12 years)Adolescents (13-17 years)Adults
(18-64 years)Geriatrics (65 years and older)Mercy Health is an
equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward* your
hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision
plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife
insurance w/ADEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan
when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusScheduled
Weekly Hours:0.01Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of
America)Department: Float Pool - Mercy Health Physicians,
Cincinnati, LLCAll applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic
information, or protected veteran status, and will not be
discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to
view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for
Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin,
Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email
recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability
and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the
employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition
Team at recruitment@mercy.com
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