Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical

Company: New Hire Solutions
Location: Blakely
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionCertified Medical AssistantBlakely, GA - Temp to Perm - $12.00 - $21.00 / Hour - Based on ExperienceA doctor's office is looking for a certified medical assistant or licensed practical nurse to help with wellness checks, sick checks, and minor procedures. You will be expected to take ownership of your position, completing tasks in a timely manner and treating each client with specialized care. Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate patient and doctor appointments
• Assist doctors and nurse practitioners with examination, treatments, special tests, and procedures
• Review patient charts, check in patients, obtain and record patient's weights, blood pressure, urine samples, blood samples, and medical history
• Assess reasons for patient visits
• Record and report observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patients' conditions
• Perform a variety of pre-examination work on patients
• Transport patients to and from vehicles via wheelchairs
• Administer medication and apply sterile dressings
• Maintain and stock inventory and clinical supplies as needed
• Educate patients regarding health related issues
• Coordinate labeling, delivery, and receipt of laboratory specimens and results
• Provide information and coordinate follow up visits regarding laboratory results
• Conduct a minimum of 10 weekly chart audits
• Documents QI indicators in E-Clinical.
• Coordinate referrals and transportation to these appointments if needed
• Arrange appointments for radiology test and procedures
• Monitors and maintains GRITS inventory. Performs monthly inventory count and submits to VFC
• Supervise and delegate duties to MA and CNA
• Delegate absentees' routine tasks to others
• Perform telephone triage and assess patient problems and act accordingly to written protocols
• Answer nurse calls and respond to patient inquiries regarding prescriptions, lab results
• Monitor and maintain AED, crash cart and O2. Document in crash cart log.
• Screen provider phone calls from hospital, nursing home and other affiliates if provider is in room with a patient
• Process pharmacy prior authorizations
• Practice safety, environmental, and infection control methods
• Additional duties as requested by the supervisor Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • LPN/CMA Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Stericycle Training
  • (Preferred) 1 year of GRITS and EPSDT
  • (Preferred) 1 year of medical office work
  • Meet competencies for:
    • CLIA Labs
    • In-Office Procedures
    • EMR Documentation
    • Immunizations and Injections
    • QI Documentation
    • Infection ControlRequirements
      • Be able to lift and move 25 pounds
      • A clean drug screen and a clean drug screen
      • Communicate effectively and clearly
      • Walk, bend, stoop, and reach
      • Handle patient care charts and patient histories
      • Know clinical and surgical operations and documentation
      • A clean background check
      • Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards

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