MED ASST/PAT REP FAMILY PRAC

Company: Methodist Health System
Location: Richardson
Posted on: March 22, 2020

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: WORKS UNDER THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF THE PHYSICIAN OR NURSINGPERSONNEL: REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE OFFICE MANAGERS: IS ABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AS INSTRUCTED BY THE PHYSICIAN: PERFORMS ROUTINE CLINICAL PROCEDURES AS DIRECTED BY THE PHYSICIAN: PARTICIPATES IN PATIENT EDUCATION: ENTERS APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION INTO PATIENTS CHARTS: PERFORMS ALL OTHER DUTIES ASSIGNED WITHIN THE SCOPE TO THEIR LICENSURES.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (THIS LIST MAY NOT INCLUDE ALL LF THE DUTIES ASSIGNED.)

• Maintains strict patient confidentiality, and will use complete discretion when discussing patient information.
• Implement patient care under the guidance and direction of the all physicians, mas and/or. Office Manager(s).
• May screen phone calls during triage under the supervision of a physician. Will function as a patient screener only, and will not make medical decisions during the triage process. Any triage phone call or face-to-face triage situation requiring a medical decision will be immediately referred to a physician.
• May perform intramuscular, intradermal of subcutaneous injections. With complete documentation.
• Assists physicians and/or MAs in providing nursing care to patients in accordance with clinic policies and procedures. Takes patient history and vitals.
• Performs general nursing duties as appropriate within the licensure and state guidelines. Conforms to OSHA Regulations and Precautions.
• Demonstrates an extensive working knowledge and practice of infection control procedures. Cleans and disinfects all instruments and maintain QA reports for the autoclave.
• Assist all MAs with patient notification of test results as directed by the physicians.
• Assist all MAs with messages and tasking to the appropriate receiver.
• Assist in Rx refills via Fax, E-Rx or phone calls and updating in the patient medication module.
• Responsible for unpacking and maintaining medical supplies and vaccines and keeping supply closet organized.
• Autoclaving weekly or biweekly depending on demand.
• On a monthly bases check for expired medication. Keeping appropriate documentation and disposal.
• Assist management with supply, medication and vaccine request.
• Checks and maintains temperature logs for vaccine refrigerator.
• Performs all nurse / injection only visits with appropriate documentation.
• Performs all X-rays and PFT.
• Assist all MAs with patient over flow and work demands through out the day.
• Cover for any MAs during an absences.
• Prepare FMLA forms and various documents that come in for physician review and signature. IE: Home health, prescription pre certs.
• Willingly participates in continuing education and other appropriate activities to maintain professional competence.
• Maintains and follows all office policies and procedures.
• Performs additional tasks, special projects and/or duties as assigned.EDUCATIONGraduation from an accredited program for medical assistants.CERTIFICATION/LICENSERequired:National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification or obtained certification within 90 days of hire date. Preferred:Valid CPR certificationEXPERIENCE AND SKILLSTwo or more years of professional medical assisting in a practice setting preferred.TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDSRequires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Extensive standing and walking; frequent exposure to potentially infectious agents, communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a physicians office; requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONSFrequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

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