The Medical Assistant prepares exam rooms, assists licensed independent providers with patient examinations, records medical histories, vital signs, and performs medication reconciliation. They are also responsible for various clerical duties such as registration, scheduling, answering phones, and maintaining medical records.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with two years of work experience as a medical assistant, EMT, or in a similar direct patient care role, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program past the second clinical semester. Candidates must also possess AHA BLS certification.
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Job description
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology.
Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care.
Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization.
As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position.
Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Pay Range: $18.57 - $23.23 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Position Overview Prepares exam rooms for patient encounters and assists LIP as requested.
Directs patients to examination rooms; assists in preparing patients for examination; assists patients in undressing, dressing and getting on and off of the examination table.
Notifies provider of patient's arrival and readiness for their examination.
Assists providers with patient examinations.
Reviews charts prior to patients' scheduled appointment to assure that all requested lab work and diagnostic procedures have been completed and that reports have been returned and are accessible to the provider.
Records medical history, current medications, treatments, and problem list accurately.
Obtains and records patient vital signs, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and reason for visit.
Assists with patient equipment downloads, utilizing a variety of medical device software programs and printing appropriate reports for LIP review accurately and in a timely manner.
Assists with medication reconciliation process, reviewing and accurately documenting patient medications.
Accurately and efficiently performs all clerical duties as needed, including but not limited to patient registration, billing, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and initiating, maintaining and filing medical records.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Life Insurance
Prescription Drug Coverage
Voluntary Life
In-House Employee Pharmacy
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Voluntary Legal Services
Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Paid Time-Off Program
Voluntary Accident
Retirement Savings And Investment Plan
Critical Illness And Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Group Term Life And Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Assists with equipment cleaning, disinfection, and pasteurization, documenting appropriately according to standardized protocols.
Disseminates and communicates accurate patient information appropriate to the patient's disorder.
Accurately inputs data in the registration, electronic medical record, database and scheduling systems according to established procedures.
Assists patients to complete essential paperwork and questionnaires.
Assures exam rooms are cleaned after each patient and appropriately stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and forms.
Practices proper infection control techniques.
Cross-trained to perform Patient Reception Rep job duties as needed.
Performs other selected clinical and clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management within any CH office location under the direction of a provider and manager in accordance with the objectives and policies of Capital Health (CH) and respective state laws governing such action and activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Incumbents working in Primary Care or Specialty Care offices may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
Two years of work experience as a medical assistant, EMT or other direct patient care related role. Will consider a current nursing student with completion of two clinical semesters from an accredited nursing program.
Other
Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period
Knowledge and
Skills: Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Ability to document and maintain patient care records.
Special
Training: Knowledge of vital signs, medical terminology, basic computer basic data entry skills; and medical record management.
Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 40 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 40 lbs.
Sensory
Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate
Hearing
Anticipated
Occupational
Exposure
Risks
Include the following: Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate
Matter
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Plan Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare FSA - Dependent Care FSA Retirement Savings and Investment Plan Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD) Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD) Employee Assistance Program Commuter Transit Commuter Parking Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Spouse - Voluntary Life Employee - Voluntary Life Child Voluntary Legal Services Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance Voluntary Pet Insurance Paid Time-Off Program The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria. Welcome to Capital Health's new career opportunity page. Here you will have access to view and apply to career opportunities in our hospital and physician practice locations. Equal Opportunity Employer Notice Capital Health Benefits
