What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Summersville Regional Medical Center?
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE & CODE:
Certified Medical Assistant (60312)
DEPARTMENT:
Rural Health Center
REPORTS TO:
Manager/Director
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION,
CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.
High school
diploma or equivalent.
2.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant
Program.
3.
Current National Certification as CMA.
4.
Obtain certification in Basic Life
Support within 30 days of hire date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
1.
One (1) year of experience in a
medical office setting preferred.
CORE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The
statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work
being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not
intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities
and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1.
Admits
patients to the practice and demonstrates technical competences in the
practice including but not limited to taking and recording of vitals and
assisting physician as needed in the clinical area.
2.
Schedules
outpatient diagnostic procedures.
3.
Processes
new prescriptions and renewals for prescriptions by reviewing patient chart
with respect to medication refill,
4.
Demonstrates
high standards in customer service and teamwork.
5.
Ensures
compliance by staff to hospital, governmental and insurance regulations.
6.
Exercises proper
stewardship through the appropriate use of supplies, equipment, and time.
7.
Follows
hospital, state and federal guidelines for ensuring safe environment for
workers, patients and public.
8.
Communicates and
interacts with clients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and
hospital staff and the public in general in a manner that demonstrates
professionalism and concern for the individuals' need(s).
9.
Remains current
and responsive to changes in healthcare delivery, standards established by
professional organizations, regulatory and accrediting bodies and the needs
of the organization.
10.
Participates in the processes to
assess and improve the services provided and compliance with regulatory
requirements. Reports results
assessment and improvement processes to the appropriate administrative
levels.
11.
Educates patient on the procedure and
preparation for such studies.
12.
Verifies insurance, obtain
precertifications or prior authorization, and generate referrals.
13.
Forwards medical records as needed.
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
1.
Ability to
bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking
for an 8-10 hour shift
2.
Must meet
Department of Labors MEDIUM duty standard (MEDIUM WORK- exerting
up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force
frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly).
WORKING
ENVIRONMENT: The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
1.
May be scheduled to work various shifts based
on departmental and patient needs.
2.
May be required to travel between
facilities/buildings
SKILLS
AND ABILITIES:
1.
Ability to make sound decisions.
2.
Ability to
appropriately organize and prioritize work assignments.
3.
Ability to
perform a variety of work assignments in an accurate manner, work
independently, demonstrate good communications skill, and computer
competency.
4.
Use a
computer keyboard, monitor and mouse. Answer telephones and transcribe
messages.
8.
Knowledge and
experience with medical terminology.
Date
Reviewed/Revised: May 2019
JOB TITLE & CODE:
Certified Medical Assistant (60312)
DEPARTMENT:
Rural Health Center
REPORTS TO:
Manager/Director
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION,
CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.
High school
diploma or equivalent.
2.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant
Program.
3.
Current National Certification as CMA.
4.
Obtain certification in Basic Life
Support within 30 days of hire date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
1.
One (1) year of experience in a
medical office setting preferred.
CORE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The
statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work
being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not
intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities
and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1.
Admits
patients to the practice and demonstrates technical competences in the
practice including but not limited to taking and recording of vitals and
assisting physician as needed in the clinical area.
2.
Schedules
outpatient diagnostic procedures.
3.
Processes
new prescriptions and renewals for prescriptions by reviewing patient chart
with respect to medication refill,
4.
Demonstrates
high standards in customer service and teamwork.
5.
Ensures
compliance by staff to hospital, governmental and insurance regulations.
6.
Exercises proper
stewardship through the appropriate use of supplies, equipment, and time.
7.
Follows
hospital, state and federal guidelines for ensuring safe environment for
workers, patients and public.
8.
Communicates and
interacts with clients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and
hospital staff and the public in general in a manner that demonstrates
professionalism and concern for the individuals' need(s).
9.
Remains current
and responsive to changes in healthcare delivery, standards established by
professional organizations, regulatory and accrediting bodies and the needs
of the organization.
10.
Participates in the processes to
assess and improve the services provided and compliance with regulatory
requirements. Reports results
assessment and improvement processes to the appropriate administrative
levels.
11.
Educates patient on the procedure and
preparation for such studies.
12.
Verifies insurance, obtain
precertifications or prior authorization, and generate referrals.
13.
Forwards medical records as needed.
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
1.
Ability to
bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking
for an 8-10 hour shift
2.
Must meet
Department of Labors MEDIUM duty standard (MEDIUM WORK- exerting
up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force
frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly).
WORKING
ENVIRONMENT: The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
1.
May be scheduled to work various shifts based
on departmental and patient needs.
2.
May be required to travel between
facilities/buildings
SKILLS
AND ABILITIES:
1.
Ability to make sound decisions.
2.
Ability to
appropriately organize and prioritize work assignments.
3.
Ability to
perform a variety of work assignments in an accurate manner, work
independently, demonstrate good communications skill, and computer
competency.
4.
Use a
computer keyboard, monitor and mouse. Answer telephones and transcribe
messages.
8.
Knowledge and
experience with medical terminology.
Date
Reviewed/Revised: May 2019