Medical Assistant
Job Description:
Description $5,000 Signing Bonus for Position About NHRMC NHRMC, established in 1967 in Wilmington, NC, is recognized as a preeminent healthcare organization focused on leading our community to outstanding health.
We have an 855 bed network of hospitals and multi-specialty physician group practices with more than 200 physicians.
With a network of primary, specialty, neighborhood clinics and regional medical centers; you will find our culture is the very definition of best in practice.
Join us and find out how many ways NHRMC offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients and community.
About the Job Location:
NHRMC Heart CenterDepartment:
Cape Fear Heart AssociatesFull Time Equivalent:
FTE:
1.
000000 Work Type:
64 to 80 Hours Pay Period Work Schedule:
8HR DAY - Most of shift btwn 7A-3P Exempt from Overtime:
Exempt:
No What Youll Do
Summary:
Works in collaboration with the providers to assess, plan, provide exemplary patient care and implement a plans of care.
Records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians.
Assists in administrative duties as well as clinical.
Responsibilities:
Responsibility I:
NHRMC Standards of Performanceo Ownership - responsible for all outcomes of efforts and actionso Teamwork - demonstrates a willingness to assist co-workers and to accept additional assignments as requested to support the department efficientlyo Communication - acknowledge patients and co-workers, listen attentively while maintaining eye contact and speaking to them directly and respectfullyo Compassion - Be an advocate for patients, families and teammates.
Show them you care and always follow up.
Responsibility II:
Administrativeo Front desk reception, answering phones and scheduling appointments as neededo Greet patients, completion of registration forms, and give instructionso Filing and maintaining medical records ensuring proper documentationo Arranging for hospital admissions and outside referrals for the physiciano Calling prescriptions to the pharmacy for the physiciano Communication skills using appropriate medical terminologyo Works with pharmacies and insurance companies on prior authorizationso Following appropriate legal and ethical professional conductResponsibility II.
Clinicalo Recording patient interview, history and chief complainto Ability to obtain an accurate set of vitalso Ability to perform routine EKG and document accordinglyo Strong working knowledge of current medications, dosing information and prescribing requirementso Prepares and administers medications, vaccines and treatments with knowledge of purpose and adverse effects of nursing care providedo Ability to comfortably administer respiratory therapies; i.
e.
nebulizer treatmentso Change dressings, applying bandages, removing sutures and other first aid procedures.
o Phlebotomy and collection of specimenso Providing patient education with regards to office policies, medications, management of diseased, home treatments and special dietso Assisting the physician with exams and minor office surgeryo Maintaining supplies, equipment, stocking and sterilizing instrumentso Recording accurate refrigerator temperature logs daily, as well as spore testing on Autoclaveso Disposing of biohazard waste according to OSHA standardso Performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all timeso Maintains compliancy within regulatory agencies such as HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA and JCAHO if applicableResponsibility IV:
Accountability of Patient Careo Ensures that patients have all information and questions answered about their health and treatments received, to include future treatment planso Completes all documentation for observation, planning and evaluation of care provided to patientso Assumes responsibility for tracking patient through radiology, laboratory and all other referralso Assists physician with History and Physicalo Responsible for inventory of all sample medications, perform monthly inventory on expired medications, reports and disposes of accordingly Responsibility V:
General Practice o Must maintain current certification, fulfilling all CME requirement, including CPRo Must have physical exam and annual TB skin testingo Provide telephone coverage / daily patient call backso Assist front office staff with scheduling future appointmentso Assist front office staff with filing and other clerical needso PHI - refrain from discussing Patient Health Information in public in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and policieso Ability and flexibility to cover various medical offices when neededo Adheres to departmental dress codes as observed by director and wears picture identification badge, 100% of the time Position Requirements Credentials:
Essential:
Cert Medical AssistantEducation:
Essential:
High School DiplomaOther information:
Experience:
At least 1 year previous medical / physician office experience Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Individual will possess commensurate combination of education, experience and qualifications.
Other Information This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position.
Depending on the location of the job, duties may vary.
Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind; my employment with the Company is at will.
Member Top 100 Hospitals - In 2016 NHRMC was recognized as a Top 100 Hospital demonstrating significant investment and financial sustainability for the communities we serve.
Newsweeks 2020 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals - NHRMC Betty H.
Cameron Womens & Childrens Hospital was named as a Best Maternity Care Hospital by Newsweek.
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