MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Family Med of Stark County - Aultman Health Foundation

Canton, OH 44720

About the Job

***$2,400 MA Sign On Bonus Available with a 2-year commitment to Aultman***

MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MA) Position Summary:

Assist in the delivery of care provided to the patients of Aultman Medical Group, Family Medicine of Stark County, as directed by the Primary Healthcare Providers and Patient Care Management team. Staff are expected to be prepared and ready to work in their respective work areas at the start of their shift.

Responsibilities:

Rooming patient

Use two patient identifiers
Document chief complaint
Obtain patient history
Verify/Update medication list
Ask patient if medication refills are needed
Verify preferred pharmacy
Propose medication refills for provider
Verify preferred facility for outpatient testing
Obtain vital signs
Have patient change into a gown if needed for examination
Prepares examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments, supplies and materials needed for exam/procedure
Assist provider with minor surgical procedures and women’s health exams
Maintain all supplies and equipment used for procedures including cleaning and sterilization

Discharging patient

Complete all tasks ordered by provider
Document vaccines, injections, POC testing in designated Excel spreadsheet

Enter required quality codes
Print ambulatory visit summary for patient
Communicate return to office, blood work, outpatient testing and referral orders to patient
If outpatient testing ordered ask patient preferred days/dates/times for testing
Send message to Outpatient Test Scheduling pool with all information
If referred to specialist send message to Referral pool with all information

3. Proficiency in Office Procedures

Vital signs
EKGs
Venipuncture
Vaccines
Injections
Tuberculin skin test
Urinalysis
Urine HCG
Rapid strep testing
Rapid flu testing
Visual acuity screening
Audiometry
Tympanogram
Ear irrigation
Fecal occult blood test

Ensure Quality Patient Care

Provide excellent customer service

Always maintain patient confidentiality

Follow and maintain OSHA/HIPAA safety guidelines and standards of care

Review patient messages and obtain additional information from patient/patient representative prior to forwarding to provider

Alert provider when sending a high priority message

Process urgent requests, triage calls, patient care messages in a timely manner

Provide education materials as directed by provider and ensure patient understanding

Meet current documentation standards and policies with in electronic medical record.

Perform other tasks directed by management

Office Requirements

Must be able to stand, stoop, walk steps and carry up to 30 pounds

Maintain a neat, professional appearance and work area

Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.

Maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Follow office dress code and wear identification badge while on duty

Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Education and Experience

Excellent written, verbal and telephone communication skills

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program

Must obtain certification/registered within 90 days of employment

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days from hire

Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office policies and procedures

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Source : Aultman Health Foundation