Copley Hospital Morrisville , VT 05661
Posted 2 months ago
Overview
Copley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT, is looking for a Medical Assistant to join the team in our Women's Center! The Women's Center Medical Assistant will work directly with Certified Nurse Midwives, Physicians, Nurses, and other Medical Assistants to coordinate the flow of office patients and provides general support services to physicians and midwives. This person trouble shoots patient problems, collaborates with practice staff and other Copley managers or staff as needed, assists with patient education regarding perioperative/post operative issues, becomes familiar with all clinic-appropriate appliances, and keeps a strong focus on overall patient satisfaction.
This position is Full-time (PT option available).
Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across Full-Time, Part-Time, and Temporary needs. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align.
Responsibilities
Works collaboratively with other Medical Assistants and Providers in all procedures appropriate for relative Clinic. Provides associated documentation and/or educational materials to patient when requested
Utilizes EMR and paper charts to retrieve patient medical charts and prepare charts for new patients for the following day's appointments in an accurate and timely fashion. Reviews charts to ensure completeness (Labs, Ultrasounds, MRI, CT, EMG, x-ray reports, office notes from PCP and any other pertinent previous records, etc. ).
Maintains general appearance and cleanliness of exam room(s). Wipes down rooms (exam tables, counter tops, light switch, chair arms, etc.) with bacteriostatic agent at end of day. Insures stocking of clean laundry and proper disposal of soiled laundry. Pre washes, drops off and picks up sterilized instruments. Keeps supply inventories in stock
Draws blood as necessary for labwork; performs routine laboratory tests; performs and documents urine dips; orders and documents labs in EMR
Greets and escorts patients to exam room in a manner that will facilitate a positive experience. Instructs patient in preparation for examination and provides appropriate patient drape. Collects patient history and necessary information for EMR patient file
Obtains and documents vital signs on patients
Utilizes the EMR to enter patient information and completes forms as requested by providers (return to work, out of work, work restrictions, insurance forms, etc.) for signature by provider
Acts as liaison with primary care providers and other specialists for appointment referrals and further care. Appropriately faxes related notes.
Responds to patient and provides follow-up communication by telephone as per provider's instructions. Determines what the provider must address and what can be transmitted directly from the MA
Works collaboratively with reception and business office staff to ensure a seamless patient experience, and to ensure complete medical and business processes
Utilizes the practice management system and EMR for scheduling, record retrieval, and data entry throughout the day as necessary to support the providers' practice. If applicable, reviews chart following transcription to ensure any required provider follow-up is documented on patient plan
Forwards educational information to patients as requested by the provider (i.e. medications, complications, prenatal, cast care and post-operative care). Helps keep providers on task to optimize patient flow
Inventories and orders medical supplies as necessary.
Prepares instruments for autoclaving. Transports equipment to hospital for cleaning per policy. Picks up clean instruments when ready and restocks exam rooms, ensuring an adequate supply of instruments is ready at all times
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, required:
Education, preferred:
Experience, required:
Experience, preferred:
Licensing, preferred:
Skills, required:
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Ability to work effectively with adult, adolescent and pediatric patients
Computer proficiency with accuracy. Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe and other programs
Highly organized
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Problem solving and trouble shooting
Skills, preferred:
Experience using EMR and/or Microsoft Office and Adobe environment
Self motivated
Desire for continuous personal and professional development
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