Medical Assistant-Mobile

October 21, 2024

Industry: Private

Employment Type:- Full Time

Work Hours:- 8 Hours

Locations:- USA

Full Job Description:-

Qualifications

Valid CA Driver’s License; Basic Patient Care Principles; Medical Terminology; Computer literacy;

Work Experience

At least six (6) months medical assistant experience, preferably in ambulatory or community clinic setting.
At least six (6) months experience in a front office/administrative role, preferably in ambulatory or community clinic setting.
At least six (6) months experience driving and/or working on a mobile service unit, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent plus completion of accredited Medical Assistant Training Program with internship; Certification preferred.

Skills

Speaking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Time Management, Writing, Critical Thinking, Negotiation, Judgment / Decision Making; Oral Comprehension

Examples of Duties – Medical Assistant

Will function as support for Provider and responds to needs of the patients within the scope of their practice
Document patient vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration and chief complaint for visit in EHR and report to the Provider any acute findings requiring immediate interventions.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and nursing care relevant to body systems.
Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
Document treatments and procedures completed. Observes/reports to provider and documents patient response to treatments and procedures according to policy/procedure.
Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures
File patient information in patient EHR record in a timely manner.
Maintain the efficiency of the Clinical area by assisting with the stocking and reordering of supplies.
Apply splints and providing care for orthopedic injuries as required
Provide PPD testing as well as SQ and IM Injection administration
Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds
Collect urine samples and perform routine tests directed by the Provider; prepare other specimens for testing or lab pickup
Follow up on referrals weekly. Track all X-rays, labs, MRIs, CT scans, and other referrals requiring preauthorization
Assist in training MA students. No student is to perform work for Peach Tree Healthcare without an employee present.
Room patients promptly when updated to “Ready to room”.
Use appropriate PPE to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases
Twice daily refrigerator and freezer temperature checks, reporting any variances according to policy
Checking providers' schedules daily, making sure they conform to our scheduling policies; provide constructive feedback to the schedulers
Maintain sufficient inventory of all VFC medications and place orders as necessary
Monitor medication outdates and schedule returns for outdates; maintain required paperwork and logs
Transfer VFC medications and track according to requirements – keep logs
Maintain sufficient inventory of all medical supplies and place orders as necessary
Follow up on patient no shows and recalls
Check voicemail and e-mail throughout the day and return calls promptly as necessary
Process all the paperwork in the Provider’s outbox.
Check fax/mail inbox for orders diligently.
Retrieve specimens from the exam rooms (Strep tests, etc.)
Check, clean and stock rooms regularly.
Check that all exam equipment is functioning properly.
Coordinate referral of services to and from other Health Care Providers
Practice within the scope of Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant
Attend staff meetings and mandatory staff training as required
Assist in training new staff as needed
Maintain a positive attitude towards patients and coworkers
Other duties as required

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Additional Duties – Front Office

Ability to work with patients and families in multi cultural environment.
Obtain customers' names, addresses, and billing information
Verify customer information for correctness, checking it against previously obtained information as necessary
Receive and forward customer complaints
Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations
Receive payment and record receipts for services
Collect payment for visit or arrange for billing
Review Medi-Cal to verify status as active
Consult with patients regarding relevant social programs and assist with documentation for programs and sliding fee
Accurate and timely completion of charge documents, billing forms, cash receipts, and daily logs.
Ensures and maintains the accurate and complete filing and retrieval of charts and reports.
Maintains a professional, neat, and well-organized work area and clinic environment.
Provides information in a manner that is ethnically, culturally, and financially sensitive and age appropriate.
If multilingual, provides language translation for non-English speaking patients in a manner that is accurate and medically competent.
Answers, transfers, and manages incoming telephone calls. Assesses needs of each caller to determine appropriate handling

Added Responsibilities – Mobile Unit Specifics

Setting up/Breaking down mobile clinic in all locations and service areas
Will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
Will ensure vehicle is fully operational
Coordinates safe transport and efficient use of the mobile unit to various community sites and locations. Does not transport passengers.
Properly maintain vehicle cleanliness
Including but not limited to safety cleaning/disinfecting examination tables and handling biohazard materials, etc.
Ability to perform basic vehicle maintenance and coordinate repair services on mobile unit
Schedule repairs and required services as requested by supervisor

Travel Requirements

Must travel to other sites and location with mobile vehicle to provider services, promote the organization, and to ensure proper maintenance of the vehicle..

Tools & Technology

Tools: Nebulizers or accessories; Spirometers or its accessories; Oxygen Equipment or accessories; Autoclave; Glucometer; UA Machine; Sphygmomanometers; Calculators or accessories; Photocopiers; Scanners; Faxing equipment; Computers and Keyboards; Telephones

Technology: Patient charting and scheduling software - NextGen; Microsoft Office programs; Electronic Mail – Microsoft Outlook

Knowledge

Medicine; Customer and Personal Service; English Language; Mathematics; Education and Training; Patient Safety and Security; Infection Control; HIPAA; MSDS; Medical Terminology; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Abilities

Oral Comprehension; Oral Expression; Written Comprehension; Written Expression; Problem Sensitivity; Deductive Reasoning; Inductive Reasoning; Near Vision; Speech Clarity; Speech Recognition

Work Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates; Getting Information; Interacting with Computers; Performing Administrative Activities; Making Decisions and Solving Problems; Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work; Communicating with Persons Outside Organization; Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships; Documenting/Recording Information

Work Styles

Integrity; Dependability; Attention to Detail; Cooperation; Independence; Initiative; Self Control; Adaptability/Flexibility; Concern for Others; Stress Tolerance

Work Context

Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job, with or without accommodation. Prospective employees must complete a pre-employment medical exam (Occupational Group IV) which will measure the ability to:

See well enough to read fine print and view a computer screen; speak and hear well enough to understand, respond, and communicate clearly in person and on the telephone; independent body mobility sufficient to stand, sit, walk, lift or move, stoop, and bend to access the work environment and a standard office environment; manual dexterity and sufficient use of hands, arms and shoulders to repetitively operate a keyboard and to write; and the ability to sit or walk for prolonged periods of time.
Occasionally may be required to lift/move or assist in lifting/moving up to 50lbs.
Reasonable accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Work Environment:. On a mobile unit in community settings

Qualifications

Valid CA Driver’s License; Basic Patient Care Principles; Medical Terminology; Computer literacy;

Work Experience

At least six (6) months medical assistant experience, preferably in ambulatory or community clinic setting.
At least six (6) months experience in a front office/administrative role, preferably in ambulatory or community clinic setting.
At least six (6) months experience driving and/or working on a mobile service unit, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent plus completion of accredited Medical Assistant Training Program with internship; Certification preferred.