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Job Title: Sr Medical Assistant

Department: Cardiothoracic

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours

Schedule: M - F 8:30 - 5

Sign-On Bonus: $0

Summary:

As a Medical Assistant, you are a non-licensed health care provider who, under the direction and supervision of a licensed health care provider, delivers direct and indirect patient care. You play an integral role in maintaining patient well-being, and contribute to the success of patients, physicians and licensed health care providers. Responsibilities:

Within the Senior Medical Assistant Capacity:• Applies mastery of skills in area of specialization• Provides guidance and general oversight to less experienced employees, may train new employees• Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity• Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex issues, patient cases or technical skills• May take on additional roles such as regulatory preparedness or quality projects Clinical Responsibilities:• Conducts pre-visit planning (PVP). Works reports for gaps and delinquencies (patient outreach and scheduling for follow up). Completes health maintenance, registry reports (gap work)• Accurately obtains and documents patient vital signs, history, and screenings. Recognizes deviations from the norms, and promptly reports to a licensed staff member.• Understands principles of obtaining an accurate EKG and attaches monitor leads and operates equipment when directed. Reports problems or malfunctions in a timely manner to a licensed staff member. Accurately completes appropriate documentation. Performs EKGs when requested.• Reviews patient medication list and pends refills for provider's approval. Pends provider's orders.• Collects specimen, conducts tests and documents patient POCT. Collects specimens (except strep) and label to be sent out for testing.• Demonstrates competency in Phlebotomy, including correct labeling of specimen tubes and ordering of lab tests via the computer.• Provides clinical assistance to providers and nursing personnel as per delegation.• Assists provider with procedures• Conducts ear irrigation per provider order.• Provides instruction and information as part of patient education process under the guidance of providers or RN.• Restocks medical supplies in exam and treatment rooms. Puts adequate linen supply in place or empty’s waste and liner receptacles.• Checks calibration and cleaning of test equipment. Preps instruments to go out for sterilization.• Orders clinical supplies• Completes patient forms.• Submits Prior Authorizations requests.• Mails provider communications to patients• Assembles packets for provider use (exp. ADHD)

Non- Clinical Responsibilities:• Assists with medical record system through abstraction (scanning and filing) of patient health maintenance and test reports.• Upon request compiles statistical data from patient records that are necessary for Quality Assurance/Improvement activities.• Answer phones and schedules appointments.• Check in and Check out patients.• Verifies insurance.• Processes referrals.• Sorts and delivers mail.• Collects and posts payments, and may also perform charge entry.• Maintains non-clinical office supplies.• Provides My Care Education and assist with sign up• Provides Patient Escorts (to lab and radiology)• Sends Physical Packets to Patients• Other duties that may be assigned Required Qualifications:

+ 6 months of Medical Assistant Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Associates Degree preferred.

+ Experience in pre-hospital care activities or acute/critical care experience preferred.

+ Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$18.05 - $20.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.