Medical Assistant - Industrial Staffing Services
Cincinnati, OH
About the Job
Job Description: Medical Assistant
As a Medical Assistant you will fulfill patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include:
Performing venipuncture and/or EKGs
Checking schedules and organizing patient flow
Accompanying patients to exam/procedure room
Assisting patients as needed with walking
Transferring and dressing, as well as collecting and processing specimens and point of care testing, preparing for exam, etc.
Assists physicians with various procedures
Takes vital signs
Relays instructions to patients and or families
Answers calls and provides pertinent information.
Heavy lifting may be required.
Level of Physical Activity Required: 0 Light 0 Moderate 1 Heavy: Strenuous Physical Activity (e.g., frequent and sustained lifting, carrying, etc.)
General Office Environment
Duties include but are not limited to:
1. Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Completing forms and requisitions as needed, managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately. These responsibilities may be carried out using the electronic medical record (EMR) system or manually as necessary.
2. Enters orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepares prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician for the review and approval by the ordering physician.
3. Inventories, orders or re-stocks medical supplies as applicable.
4. Provides set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper sterilization techniques established by hospital and infection control policies.
5. Maintains logging system as required for refrigeration of medications, point of care testing, sterilization process, crash cart, point of care testing or others as needed.
6. Checks expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy.
7. Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.
8. Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infections body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and other hazardous substances.
9. Assists in the maintenance of medical charts (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).
10. May schedule surgeries/procedures or work in conjunction with Surgical Coordinator verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary.
11. May be required to perform proficient phlebotomy duties.
12. May perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as updating patient demographic and insurance information.
13. May maintain, adjust and confirm patient office schedule.
14. May check and verify and update insurance information utilizing internal or web sources.
15. May perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement: High School Diploma/GED with completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course
Licensing and Certification Requirements:
BCLS certification - Required Issuing Authority: AHA
Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Sta
As a Medical Assistant you will fulfill patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include:
Performing venipuncture and/or EKGs
Checking schedules and organizing patient flow
Accompanying patients to exam/procedure room
Assisting patients as needed with walking
Transferring and dressing, as well as collecting and processing specimens and point of care testing, preparing for exam, etc.
Assists physicians with various procedures
Takes vital signs
Relays instructions to patients and or families
Answers calls and provides pertinent information.
Heavy lifting may be required.
Level of Physical Activity Required: 0 Light 0 Moderate 1 Heavy: Strenuous Physical Activity (e.g., frequent and sustained lifting, carrying, etc.)
General Office Environment
Duties include but are not limited to:
1. Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Completing forms and requisitions as needed, managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately. These responsibilities may be carried out using the electronic medical record (EMR) system or manually as necessary.
2. Enters orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepares prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician for the review and approval by the ordering physician.
3. Inventories, orders or re-stocks medical supplies as applicable.
4. Provides set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper sterilization techniques established by hospital and infection control policies.
5. Maintains logging system as required for refrigeration of medications, point of care testing, sterilization process, crash cart, point of care testing or others as needed.
6. Checks expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy.
7. Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.
8. Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infections body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and other hazardous substances.
9. Assists in the maintenance of medical charts (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).
10. May schedule surgeries/procedures or work in conjunction with Surgical Coordinator verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary.
11. May be required to perform proficient phlebotomy duties.
12. May perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as updating patient demographic and insurance information.
13. May maintain, adjust and confirm patient office schedule.
14. May check and verify and update insurance information utilizing internal or web sources.
15. May perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement: High School Diploma/GED with completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course
Licensing and Certification Requirements:
BCLS certification - Required Issuing Authority: AHA
Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Sta
Source : Industrial Staffing Services
