Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant#26-13556 $18.91 - $21.29/hour Methuen, MA $0 weekly stipends All On-site 13 weeks Job Description Day Shift 8.5 hours/day 5 days/week Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Our Client, a Medical Center, is looking for a Medical Assistant for their Methuen, MA location.

Responsibilities:

Performs clinic support in both the clinical and administrative areas: In the clinical area the practice assistant, under the direction and supervision of a licensed Nurse or Provider, and in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice participates in the delivery of patient care. Delivers care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to and demonstrates respect for patients.

Clinical Support:

Under the direction of the licensed Nurse or Provider, performs a variety of appropriately delegated patient care interventions for patients and their families. Collaborates with the licensed Nurse/clinic manager, as a member of the interdisciplinary team throughout the shift to determine appropriate work assignment and priorities, as well as communicates status of delegated task completion and outcome of patient data findings. Maintains timely ongoing verbal communication. Monitors patient flow including waiting room activity and communicating wait time updates to patients. Informs nursing staff, technical staff and/or supervisor of arrival of patients. Conducts pre-visit chart review and preparations for upcoming visits, including: Identification and documentation of patient care needs based on clinic guidelines and protocols (e.g. live interpreter needs, Hoyer-lift). Enters order for labs and tests to be completed at upcoming visit per clinic guidelines and protocols. Greets patient in waiting room and escorts to exam room. Uses recognized and accurate medical terminology and abbreviations for all documentation, avoiding the use of unapproved abbreviations, per Hospital policy. Assists with intake process in the following areas as determined by departmental needs: Checks two patients identifiers Accurately collects and documents in the medial records vital signs, chief complaint/reason for visit, and medical/family/social history. Enter allergies and smoking status. Documents current medications and prescriptions that need to be renewed. Obtains immunization records/history, and enters findings into patient medical record Instructs patient on how to prepare for the provider (assisting as necessary). Anticipates/sets up special equipment and/or supplies needed for visit. Administers preventative/population health management screens and questionnaires (e.g. PHQ2 and other behavioral health screens) and records in medical record. Arranges refills information for provider approval. Downloads glucometer and other device data for provider review. Alerts the provider when patient is ready and communicates abnormalities in findings (e.g. elevated temperature ). Complies with department documentation standards to ensure a complete and accurate patient record. Update patient pharmacy information. Collects, labels, sends and may deliver specimens with appropriate laboratory slips and or requisitions. Identifies emergency/crisis situations and initiates appropriate response actions within the scope of his/her role, including immediate communication of such events to the licensed Nurse/Physician. Provides basic skin care, including but not limited to application of heat and cold, diabetic foot care, application of elastic stockings, and ace wraps. Provides basic patient equipment care. Helps to complete patient visits. Performs initial cleaning/decontamination of equipment/materials and instruments. Checks inventories, and restocks, replaces, assembles patient equipment and supplies. Utilize the care team's population health management registry or other applicable database for preventative care outreach Restocks, replaces assembles patient equipment and supplies ordered by Nurse Manager and/or designee. Responsible for alerting licensed nurse, manager or designee of broken, or otherwise non-functional supplies or equipment. Prepares supply order form. Understand, respect and demonstrate patient confidentiality in all endeavors Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements:

HS diploma or GED plus at least one of the following: CCMS, RMA or CMA Requires at least 3 years of previous work experience. Experience in clinical setting. Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant and professional manner with patients, general public, staff members, outside agencies, and all other internal and external contacts. Basic computer proficiency is inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information. Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information. ICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law. #alljobs