Medical Assistant (MA) - Orthopedic Clinic - Full Time

Staff Position Description
Position Title:
Medical Assistant
Position Code:
MA-6818
Department:
Physician Services
Safety Sensitive:
YES
Reports to:
Service Line/Clinic Manager
Exempt Status:
NO
Position Purpose
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.
Key Responsibilities
· Responsible for patient care under the direct supervision (in the office suite or exam room) of a Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner
· Responsible for maintaining all applicable KHI Policies and Procedures
· Escorts patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam including vital stats, history and reason for seeking care
· Cross trains in data entry, balancing of accounts, charges fees and collect payments due.
· Schedules/confirms appointments
· Maintains and facilitates communication between patients, family and clinical staff.
· Reports as necessary to Public Health at direction of provider
· Maintains work area including exam rooms, supplies, medication and immunizations
· Performs CLIA waived lab tests and obtains specimens
· Performs proficiency testing and runs controls for waived tests
· May perform venipuncture
· Participates in clinical division meetings
Requirements Qualifications
Education:
High School diploma or Equivalent
Certification/Licensure:
BLS through the American Heart Association
Must meet one of the following criteria for Medical Assistant:
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Has attended a medical assistant training program accredited by one of the following:
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The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools;
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If your Medical Assistant program was not accredited by one of the above agencies, you will need to have a Medical Assistant Certification issued by one of the following.
If needed, we will assist you in obtaining a CCMA certification.
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National Healthcareer Association: CCMA
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American Medical Technologist: RMA
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American Association of Medical Assistants: AAMA
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National Center for Competency Testing: NCMA
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American Medical Certification Association: CMAC
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Has completed a medical services training program of the Armed Forces of the United States
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Has completed an unapproved medical assistant training program and was employed as a medical assistant after program completion, prior to February of 2000.
Skills:
· Ability to communicate effectively with others
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks, to maintain attention to detail
· Knowledge of and ability to use computer hardware and software applications
· Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocol
· Knowledge of and ability to implement direct care, newborn through geriatric
· Knowledge of and ability to use basic medical terminology
Preferences
Experience:
One to two years’ experience as a medical assistant in a clinical outpatient setting
Special Position Requirements
Exposure Categories:
· Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues
· Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals
Work Requirements
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Must be able to distinguish appropriate colors
· Incumbent must be capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level, lifting up to 50 pounds
· Capable of walking or being on feet 90% of time per day with frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, standing
· Capable of sitting at desk 10% of the time per day; communicating using telephone