Medical Assistant - Full Time - $3,000 Sign On
Company: Holland Hospital
Location: Holland
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
CURRENT HOLLAND HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES- Please apply through Find
Jobs from your Workday employee account.$3000 Sign On BonusApprox
$16 - $20 per hour to start, depending on experienceThe Medical
Assistant will: Obtain patient information and vital signs, assist
the physician with patient follow-up calls, screen and follow-up
with patient test results; maintain medical record information;
coordinate patient care information with other health care
providers; and obtain prior authorizations. Phone responsibilities
may include answering the phone, creating telephone encounters,
directing callers to the appropriate person/department, taking
messages and scheduling; appointments for the patients. The Medical
Assistant may provide coverage for clerical positions as needed.
This position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills
necessary to provide care and service appropriate to the age of the
patients served in his/her area.PATIENT CAREMaintains a
confidential and safe patient focused office.Recognizes and
responds appropriately to patient emergencies via phone and in the
office.Applies site specific clinical screening tools.Obtains and
updates patient information and vital signs.Uses standard protocol
to order appropriate lab testing for patient care.Refills
prescriptions per office protocol.Coordinates referrals and
testing.Reviews the After Visit Summary with the patient and family
to ensure comprehension.PROVIDER SUPPORTWorks in conjunction with
the provider to create a patient focused care team.Anticipates and
supports the providers, allowing the providers to focus on clinical
productivity.Coordinates communication between the patient,
provider and care team.Delivers pertinent information to the
provider.Screens calls, gathers information for the provider, as
appropriate, and communicates with patients in a professional
manner.Assures confidential questionnaires are completed and all
necessary forms are signed.Schedules appointments, notifies the
providers of cancellations, and fills time slots to maximize
physician productivity.Provides accurate and timely information
back to the patient as indicated by the care team.Follows protocols
to scheduled same day and urgent visits.CLINICAL PROCEDURESPerforms
all clinical functions as directed by the physician.DOCUMENTATION -
Electronic Medical RecordDocuments and updates patient information
in the medical record.Reconciles and documents patient medication
logs at each visitMaintains appropriate documentation log for
clinical equipment, point of care testing, and sample medication
log, if applicable.Assures confidential questionnaires are
completed and all necessary.Obtains prior authorizations as
required.Manages overdues, recalls and actions within the EMR.Files
or scans records in an accessible, confidential and secure
system.QUALITY IMPROVEMENTSupports the quality improvement
activities of the facility and responds appropriately to
change.Participates in learning experiences as appropriate.Manages
the office specific registry to identify patient care gaps.Ensures
compliance with policy, procedure and regulatory
requirements.Maintains patient rights, confidentiality and ethical
billing practices.Identifies communication needs of referral
sources and assures that they receive information in a timely
manner.-Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant or LPN training
program-Current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration or
LPN required-BLS for the Healthcare Provider 60 days after hire
requiredHolland Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please
see our EEO policy
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