MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFIED - FMC
Company: Arizona Department of Economic Security
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For
more information, please see:
https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6748652OverviewUnder general
supervision of the provider, the Medical Assistant (MA) Certified
works with members of the departmental health care team to provide
assistance to providers, patients, and their families ensuring
smooth work and patient flow. The MA Certified, under the
supervision of the provider, is responsible for conducting initial
and on-going assessments of the patient and working with the
provider on their procedures and/or exams. This includes but is not
limited to, reviewing the patient medical record and conducting
per-visit interview with patient, documenting medical history and
assessing need for referrals and prescription renewals. The MA
Certified also assists in the coordination of clerical information
to provide patient care and assists with patient follow up.In
Community Care Management, the MA also assists in following up with
health management/care plans with both patients and providers. The
MA works closely with medical providers, primary care teams and
other agencies to improve communication, services, patient care and
outcomes.\ This position\'s work location is on site
only.ResponsibilitiesPatient Care \ * Escorts patients from waiting
area to exam room; communicates information regarding extended wait
or delay in appointment times.* Reviews the patient medical record
and conducts pre-visit interview with patient. Records chief
complaint of patients.* Checks patient vital signs, including
temperature, BP, pulse, pulse oximetry and report to provider.*
Reviews and documents medical history with patient.* Takes and
records all vital signs.* Communicates patient concerns or
significant changes in patient\'s health status to the physician or
allied health professional.* Follows guidelines for safety with
regard to contact precautions and all policies/procedures dealing
with blood borne pathogens.* Administers injections under the
supervision of the provider.* May perform venipuncture and
capillary punctures on patients.* Processes test results and
provides patient with timely results via email, mail or phone as
directed by the physician, allied health professional or department
protocols.* Conducts designated point of care testing to include
but not limited to such as electrocardiograms and throat cultures.*
Assesses needs for referrals and prescription renewals.Community
Care Management Clinic/Departments \ * Assesses living environment
and subjective symptoms to objectively identify if patient has a
need or issue. Reports to provider, if necessary.* Supports and
reinforces provider care plan and education.* Collaborates with
care management team and other community agencies in support of
patient care.* Follows up with patient post hospital visit.*
Possesses and demonstrates knowledge of community resources
available or is able to locate such resources in Northern Arizona
region.\ Cardiology Clinic/Departments \ * Prepares patients for
examinations, assists with examinations, cast or splint
applications, minor procedures and a variety of other medically
related tasks within the scope of knowledge.* Instructs patients on
urine collection procedures.* Assists patients with donning/doffing
compression garments as needed.* Assists with dressing removal as
assigned by supervising clinician.\ Administration \ * Maintains
confidentiality of patient information at all times.* Answers,
evaluates and prioritizes incoming telephone calls, communicates
effectively with callers, obtains complete and accurate information
to determine the need(s) of the caller, and returns messages in a
timely manner to ensure patient needs are met.* Performs pre-visit
review to ensure the medical record has all information needed for
the visit including (but not limited to): hospital notes,
immunization records, consents, test results, disease management
items.* Documents patient information in the electronic medical
record following standard work guidelines.* Communicates patient
concerns or significant changes in patients health status to the
physician or allied health professional.* Assists in the
coordination of clerical information necessary to provide patient
care during the visit; this may include, but is not exclusive to
arranging referrals, assisting patients with future appointments,
assisting patients with the arrangement of tests and treatments
prescribed by the physician or allied health professional,
assisting the physician or allied health professional in providing
routine treatment instructions.* Demonstrates accuracy of
documentation of assessments, interventions and patient responses
as evidenced by the appropriate documentation systems.* Completes
necessary patient follow up for continuity of care.\ Education \ *
Demonstrates an understanding of the Unit\'s Standards of Care and
Practice and Administrative Policies as well as bei
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