Job Details
This recruitment is scheduled to close at 11:59pm on 05/17/2024
Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for an experienced professional to join our team as a Medical Assistant I/II in our Surgery & Specialty Clinic
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JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Assistant I is an entry-level position supporting multi-specialty clinic functions by participating in direct patient care during office visits, in-office procedures, and the post-operative period for dermatology, oncology, and ophthalmology. Incumbents perform assistance with procedures depending on their knowledge and training under direct and general supervision of a physician or licensed health care provider. The Medical Assistant I supports the Registered Nurse, Lead Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Assistant II, and Office Manager in the day-to-day flow of the surgery/specialty practice.
Primary duties include:
* Clinical Assistant duties include rooming patients, taking health history, vitals, reconciling medication lists, and presentation to the general surgeon or specialty provider.
* Assists in the business operations of the clinic to include answering the phone, scheduling appointments and filing records.
The Medical Assistant II is the journey level of the Medical Assistant series. Incumbents support multi-specialty clinic functions by participating in direct patient care during office visits, in-office procedures, and the post-operative period for dermatology, oncology, and ophthalmology. This position serves as a mentor to Medical Assistant I positions. At this level, the incumbent has passed specific competencies that allow them to work more independently performing assistance with all procedures under general supervision of a physician or licensed health care provider.
Primary duties include:
* Clinical Assistant duties include rooming patients, taking health history, vitals, reconciling medication lists, and presentation to the general surgeon or specialty provider.
* Assists in the business operations of the clinic to include answering the phone, scheduling appointments and filing records.
* Assists the Surgery Scheduler and Administrative Clinical staff with coordinating the scheduling of radiology studies, endoscopy cases and surgical cases for all clinic specialties.
* Provides administrative and clinical support for the RN, LPN, Insurance Verification Specialists and the Surgery Scheduler.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Medical Assistant I
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Twelve (12) months clerical experience in a healthcare setting required; Or Six (6) months experience as a Certified Nurse Aid.
Substitution: One (1) year of Post-secondary coursework in any field may substitute for the experience requirement.
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 60 days of appointment.
Medical Assistant II
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Six (6) months of experience as a Medical Assistant I; Or Six (6) months experience performing ambulatory or medical care working directly with patients; Or Three (3) years of administrative experience in a healthcare setting (performing work equivalent to a BRH Clinical Administrative Assistant II or higher)
Substitution: A Medical Assistant Certificate may substitute for the experience requirement; Or Two (2) years of Post-secondary coursework may substitute for the experience requirement.
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 60 days of appointment.
Please note: In lieu of fringe benefits, casual employees receive a $2 an hour casual differential in addition to their hourly base rate of pay. Casual employees will not be scheduled to work a full time schedule for more than four (4) consecutive months or more than 780 hours annually. Casual employees must work a minimum of one (1) shift within a 90 day period to maintain status and employment.
Practice Notice: All new employees are required to produce a negative drug screen prior to start of employment.