What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant or LPN - Gastroenterology position at UVPCS?
Premier Gastroenterology Specialists
FT/ DAYS/ 80 hours per pay
Summary of Position
A Certified Medical Assistant for the Premier Health Physician Enterprise will typically see upwards of 30 patients per day, and is responsible for general clinical and procedural patient care, under supervision of the Practice Manager and/or center Physicians/Providers.
Our Certified Medical Assistants are an integral part of our offices, and are relied upon to assist in delivering the very best in Patient Experience. Every patient, every time.
Nature and Scope
Independently performed procedures may include, but is not limited to, rooming patients, collecting vitals, abstracting/charting, relaying instructions to patients, and scheduling of appointments and endoscopy procedures. Environmental duties, which may include the following: Setting instruments up for procedures, cleaning exam/procedure rooms to maintain infection control, ordering and stocking clinical inventory supplies, and other duties as assigned. Attention to detail and excellent documentation skills will be an ongoing expectation.
Qualifications
1. High School diploma or equivalent certificate
2. Qualified applicants must be a Certified Medical Assistant and will have graduated from a recognized Medical Assistant
program.
3. Prior experience in an ambulatory health care facility preferred
4. Ability to learn related center tasks and be of assistance to management and physicians.
5. Self-motivated to achieve the highest patient care and customer service standards.
6. CPR certified within the first 3 months of employment.
7. Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
8. Familiarity with the EPIC EMR is strongly preferred.
9. Thorough understanding of HIPAA law.