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Medical AssistantHealthcare Clinical

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Key Responsibilities

Taking medical histories Obtain blood pressure, height, weight,

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Medical AssistantHealthcare Clinical

Requirements

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High School Diploma
Medical Assistant certification from and accredited education institution preferred or one-year experience in the field is required
Good interpersonal skills are essential and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

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→Taking medical histories
→Obtain blood pressure, height, weight, temperature and glucose monitoring
→Complete Covid Testing via nasopharyngeal and nasal swabs on staff and clients
→Maintain inventory of stock office supplies
→Assist nursing staff with chart audit reviews
→Verifying insurance and assisting with prior authorizations
→Assist with EMR transition, filing and uploading of client records
→Preparing clients for examination and assisting physicians during exams
→Collecting laboratory specimens and completing EKG’s
→Assist in observing clients consume medication during sick call times
→Keep supplies ready by inventory stock
→Secure patient information and maintain confidentiality
→Provide direct supervision and support to clients on the unit when needed
→Maintain high visibility in client areas to provide structure and supervision
→Assist in maintaining safety and cleanliness of the facility
→Introduce self to all new clients on their first day on the unit and inform them of your role on the unit
→Have thorough knowledge of the clients’ handbook
→Be knowledgeable and able to perform new client admission process
→Maintain CPR and First Aid Certification active
→Assist with answering telephones in a professional manner
→Updated and filing clients medical records
→Scheduling Appointments and follow ups
→Call or fax prescriptions to the pharmacy
→Maintain temperature log of medication room refrigerators

→Workweek will consist of scheduled shifts by your supervisor (shifts are 8 hours) work per day including one hour for lunch or 30 minutes for lunch and two 15 minute breaks. Follow Straight & Narrow policy.
→Punch in/out on the employee hand recognition time clock and ensure that all staff on unit follows this procedure.
→Notify supervisor, prior to shift if unable to work due to sickness or personal emergency.
→Submit Employee Absence Report to supervisor on day of return to work after taking one or more sick day(s) via Paylocity
→Schedule Personal Time Off (PTO) in advance, at least 30 days via Paylocity
→Know and enforce Straight & Narrow’s Policies and Procedures.
→Ensure Policy and Procedure for Critical Incident Reporting is followed when indicated.
→Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing scenarios and situations on the fly
→Being a team player that works fluidly with patients, families and interdisciplinary healthcare teams every step of the way
→Customer service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness.
→Must possess a caring and compassionate attitude with those whom may be struggling with recovery
→Participate in discharge planning and preparation (of clients) in conjunction with counseling/clinical staff.
→Increase knowledge of treatment and client issues by attending and participating in staff development in-service sessions
→Complete all Straight & Narrow’s annually required trainings for staff.
→Attend in-service and other trainings, staff meetings and supervision as scheduled.
→Attend all meetings of CQI subcommittees of which you are a member and actively participate.
→Take responsibility for keeping Personnel file updated with regard to filing any new degrees or certificates, getting immunizations/medical test as required and keeping any licenses and/or certificates current.
→Perform other tasks as necessary or as assigned by a member of Straight & Narrow’s Administration.
→Review Company E-mail frequently during your shift