Clinical Practice Assistant (Medical Assistant + Admin duties)
Company: Staffing the Universe
Location: Boston
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionJob Summary: Performs both administrative and
clinical functions to support smooth and efficient practice
operations, while contributing to BIDMC's promise of providing
extraordinary care. Communicates with patients, other employees and
the general public in a courteous, helpful manner by phone and in
person. Duties include but are not limited to greeting, check-in,
scheduling and medical assisting. Assists patients who have
physical and psychological limitations with ambulation and patient
care functions. Reports to Practice Manager or RN with input from
assigned Physicians, Nurses or other health care
providers.Essential Responsibilities: 1. Performs medical assisting
duties which may include, but are not limited to, vital signs,
height and weight, EKGs, performing phlebotomy and assisting during
routine procedures. Ensures that all patient care areas are clean,
organized, stocked and ready for patient use. Escorts patients to
ancillary service areas such as radiology and lab as needed.2.
Monitors, orders and/or maintains medical equipment and supplies,
ensuring they are clean, sterilized, stocked and within expiration
dates.3. Performs initial review of medication lists in the
electronic medical record for final review by licensed
practitioners. May retrieve schedule VI and over the counter
medications only, under supervision of licensed providers; is not
authorized to perform licensed personnel duties, which include but
are not limited to drawing up medications, medication
administration or flushing IVs.4. Performs appropriate point of
care testing, such as lab tests and specimen collection. Implements
quality control standards to ensure proper functioning and accuracy
of testing equipment. Provides patients with relevant instructions
for specific tests and procedures.5. Uses the electronic medical
record system (OMR) to queue prescription renewals for review by a
licensed provider. As directed by a clinician, enters/scribes
orders for tests, services or appointments in OMR. During the
visit, accurately documents tasks, as they are completed, in OMR to
ensure proper billing (Facility Worksheet).Required
Qualifications:1. High School diploma or GED required. 2. 0-1 years
related work experience required.3. Demonstrated MA competencies or
equivalent MA experience gained through any of the following: MA
Certificate. Associates degree in Medical Assisting. CNA (or LNA),
EMT, PCT certificate.4. Basic familiarity with computers. Ability
to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
Keywords: Staffing the Universe, Boston , Clinical Practice Assistant (Medical Assistant + Admin duties), Healthcare , Boston, Massachusetts
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