Medical Assistant – Covington Primary Care Position Available In Newton, Georgia

Medical Assistant – Covington Primary Care Medical Assistant – Covington Primary Care locations
Covington, Kentucky
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 7 Days Ago
job requisition id

JR305237

Job Type:

Regular Scheduled Hours:

40

Job Summary:

Reports to the Practice Manager or Team Leader, the Medical Assistant provides clinical support to the physician and mid-level providers. The Medical Assistant provides instructions to patients as directed by the providers. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for compliance with all OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA regulations and ensuring completion of all duties vital to business operations.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

Minimum:

High School Diploma/G.E.D. Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Must have one of the following:

• 1 year MA, CNA, PCA, STNA, or SEH Clinical Care Tech experience.
• Completion of externship.
• Completion of SEP Internship.
• Completion of EMT certification.
• Degree in Health or Biological Sciences inclusive of hands-on experience/training.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred:

An approved credential, such as the

CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA or EMT PAY:

Based on qualifications and experience MA I – Starting at $16.24 MA II – Starting at $19.19

BENEFITS:

No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends. Exceptions include Urgent Care and After-Hours Clinics
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision
403b with Match
Opportunity for Career Growth

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patients’ chart.
Document the appropriate patient history in patients’ chart.
Provide clear direction to the patient, address patient concerns about the exam and document appropriately in-patient chart
Prepare the patient for the exam
Assist the provider(s) during the examination.
Perform nursing procedures under the supervision of the providers.
Provide instructions to patient under direction of the provider(s).
Collecting/preparing laboratory specimens and performing basic laboratory tests.
Preparing and administering medications as directed by the provider.
Ensure all information is complete and accurate in-patient chart.
Ensure completion of all forms vital to the revenue cycle (i.e. verification/clarification of orders, waivers for non-covered services, encounter form)
Maintain adequate level of supplies in exam rooms and workstation
Clean and disinfect exam rooms.
Perform cleaning, maintenance, and/or sterilization of equipment and instruments. Report malfunction of equipment to appropriate supervisor.
OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA compliance.
Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)
Assist with completion of patient requests.
Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/provider/pharmacy calls.
Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
Completion of referral process/outpatient test scheduling, and precertification.
Timely and accurate filing/distribution of all patient information.
Interact with Central Billing Office as needed to resolve patient issues.
If working as a scribe, will follow guidelines for scribing as described in the Scribe policy.
Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Practice Manager.

MA CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requirements vary by practice and could include any or all of the following: Obtaining vital signs (manual blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature)
Assisting providers with exams and procedures
Administering injections and immunizations
Performing EKG and other essential laboratory procedures
Collecting patient samples (fingerstick, throat/nose swabs, urine)
Answer and triage patient phone calls and questions

FLSA Status:

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