Medical Assistant - Ortho

Summary

$5,000 Sign on bonus may be available for qualified candidates. Competitive Wages. Benefit package for eligible employees. This position could also be filled by a LPN.

Under direct supervision of the provider, responsible for patient assessment and care, and maintaining appropriate documentation. Must have basic knowledge of specialty and/or primary care and be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients. Responsible for coordinating care to assure high quality patient care. Maintain oversight of patients at office locations and act as liaison with other organizations and departments.

May be required to order medical, pharmacy, and office supplies to manage patient care. Assure compliance with policies/procedures of My Michigan Health and follow OSHA, CLIA regulations and other appropriate regulatory agencies. Coordinate and train new employees, students and float staff as required. Provide patient education, assist with specialty care modalities, symptom management, be available for emergencies, monitor compliance and effects of care management with high risk patients, educate on prescriptions and teach patients and family reasons for medication and side effects, coordinate continuity of care with other providers.

Also may perform general office duties (keyboarding, filing, telephone, computer and office equipment) as needed. Expectations outlined may vary slightly depending on the practice. Immediate supervisor will clarify responsibilities.

(30%) Triages all calls, schedules daily urgent/emergent add-ons, receives and relays test results. Supports, directs and refers patients for consults and or testing and insurance pre-certification and documentation.

(30%) Greets patients and/or family, performs routine pre-examination procedures including vital signs, assessing and recording objective and subjective data concerning presenting condition. Updates and maintains an accurate patient record by performing but not limited to, orders reconciliation, secure messaging (if available) and other tasks as assigned. Performs medication reconciliation, enters allergy reaction type, processes refills within the scope of their certification.

(20%) Assists provider with examinations and procedures.

(20%) Prepares and cleans the patient area, sets up equipment, cleans and facilitates room set up after a procedure. Disposes of contaminated supplies and sterilizes medical instruments.

OTHER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides complete patient assessment as indicated within scope of practice. Performs patient care measures including injections, minor dressing changes, obtaining blood specimens. May be required to demonstrate competency to assist with procedures such as EKG, PFT, ABI, NST. Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and co‑workers. If applicable may be required to travel to satellite clinics. Understand necessary computer functions in office setting: MAPS, MCIR Practice Management, Electronic Medical Records, LIS, Emageon, dictation systems, and any other necessary programs to assist providers and staff.

Demonstrates critical thinking for patient management. Maintains confidentiality and ensures patient rights in compliance with HIPAA. May be asked to perform clerical duties—filing insurance forms, correspondence, arranging hospital admission, answering telephone, updating/ filing patient records. Orders supplies and medications. Maintains documentation and coding system. Participate in annual review for quality and completeness. Provides for age‑specific needs of population served. Performs related duties as assigned.

My Michigan Health is technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. May be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by My Michigan Health.

• Credential:
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• BLS – Basic Life Support
• Medical Assistant required within 3 months of hire or transfer
• MA CERT – Medical Assistant
• Required Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  as required by CMS. All Medical Assistants must possess one of the following active certification/liscence:
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