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Medical Assistant

Hornell, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=7309+Seneca+Road+North+Suite+1+Hornell+NY+USA+14843)

Description

Administers patient care and therapeutic measures as directed by and in assistance to the medical provider staff.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Room/Prepare patients for provider visit: height/weight, vitals, med reconciliation, verify allergies, social history/smoking status, verify pharmacy, and prepare refills.

+ Follow health maintenance and chronic care protocols and enter as appropriate into chart/alert provider.

+ Set up room/prepare patient as appropriate for procedures/examinations; chaperone visit as needed.

+ Perform pre-visit planning: Utilize software tools and chart review to anticipate health maintenance, preventive and chronic care needs of each day’s scheduled patients and assess where acute visits may be accommodates.

+ Huddles as needed with providers, care managers and other care team members (Patient Engagement, PSRs).

+ Maintains patient flow by preparing patients for their visits with providers.

+ Assists Providers in responding to patient needs related to medications, lab results, procedures, preventative/health maintenance measures.

+ Collects and labels lab specimens.

+ Provide age and patient appropriate screenings (eg Hearing/vision screening) and document/report as appropriate.

+ Monitors and maintains exam room supplies through regular inventories and restocking.

+ Completion of medical forms, record transfers, lab and x-ray requisitions as required when working in tandem with a provider.

+ Adheres to all organizational infection control policies and procedures.

+ Maintains accurate nursing notes in patient’s medical record according to organizational protocols.

+ Actively participates in quality improvement efforts.

+ Preload new patient clinical chart information/history: Immunizations, Medications, Problem Lists, Past Medical/Social/Family history.

+ Initiates and completes all parts of medication prior-authorization requests based on insurance requirements.

+ Maintain accurate and pertinent documentation in EHR according to guidelines in “Documentation of the Patient Record”.

+ Any other reasonable requests by management.

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications:

+ Excellent communication and organizational abilities

+ Working proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

+ Addresses all patients in a courteous, respectful, and professional manner.

Required Education and Experience:

+ Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

+ Completion of an accredited medical assisting program preferred

+ One year experience in a medical office (or related) environment preferred.

Salary Description

$17-$20/Hour