Medical Assistant - Pain Mgnt

Mid Michigan Health
US - Michigan - Kinross
September 20, 2024
Medical

Summary
• $5,0000 Sign on bonus may be available for qualified candidates * * Competitive Wages * * Benefit package for eligible employees *

Under direct supervision of the provider, will be responsible for patient assessment and care, and maintaining appropriate documentation. This position must have basic knowledge of specialty and/or primary care and able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients. This position is responsible for coordinating care to assure high quality, compassionate patient care is provided. They will maintain and oversee patients at the office locations and will act as the liaison with other organizations and departments. This position may be required to order all medical, pharmacy supplies, and office supplies to manage patient care. They will assure compliance with all the policies/procedures of MyMichigan Health and follow Occupational safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, Clinical laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations, and all appropriate regulatory agencies. They will coordinate with and train any new employees, students and float staff as required. The clinical person will provide patient education, assist with specialty care modalities, symptom management, be available for emergencies, monitor for compliance and the effects of care management with high risk patients, educate on prescriptions and teach the patient and family the reasons for the medication and side effects, coordinate and ensure continuity of care with other providers. Also, may perform general office duties (keyboarding, filing, telephone, computer and office equipment) as needed. The expectations outlined in this job description may vary slightly depending on the practice in which you are assigned. Your immediate supervisor will be able to clarify your responsibilities for you.

Responsibilities

(30%)*Triages all calls, schedules daily urgent/emergent add-ons, receives and relays test results. Supports, directs and refers patients for consults and/or testing and insurance pre-certification and documentation.

(30%)*Greets patients and/or family, performs routine pre-examination procedures including vital signs, assessing and recording objective and subjective data concerning presenting condition. Updates and maintains an accurate patient record by performing but not limited to, orders reconciliation, secure messaging (if available) and other tasks as assigned. Performs medication reconciliation, enters allergy reaction type, processes refills within the scope of their certification.

(20%)*Assists provider with examinations and procedures.

(20%)*Prepares and cleans the patient area, sets up equipment, cleans and facilitates room set up after a procedure. Disposes of contaminated supplies and sterilizes medical instruments

Certifications and Licensures

BLS - Basic Life Support Required Equivalent Experience - Required within 3 months of hire or transfer.

MA CERT - Medical Assistant

Required Equivalent Experience - As required by Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to be employed through MidMichigan Health all Medical Assistants must possess one of the following active certification/licensure:

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologist (AMT)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

OR equivalent Medical Assistant Credential such as (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant CCMA, etc.).

Prefer completion of a Medical Assistant program through an accredited organization.

Medical First Responder, Emergency Medical Tech Basic/Specialist, or

Paramedic though the State of Michigan. Registered Radiologic Technologist through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Required Education

Education: High School Diploma

Comments: or GED

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Excellent interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must be done annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

Knowledge of medical office policies, practices and procedures as normally acquired through three to five years working in the health care system or similar setting. Previous experience in a physician clinic setting preferred.

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Medical Assistant - Pain Mgnt

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