Overview:
Now Hiring!
Full Time Palliative/Primary Care Medical Assistant
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
This position will be based in Office and the Field
Office Location:
Signature Healthcare at Home
454 NE Revere Avenue
Bend, Oregon 97701
Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.
com
As a member of an interdisciplinary NP primary/palliative care team, the Medical Assistant role will provide compassionate patient care as a full member of an interdisciplinary team.
Participation in management of daily work flows such as phone and secure message triage, pre-visit work, filling out forms to fullest extent, communicating simple test results as directed by the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT).
Responsibilities:
Take telephone messages and provide feedback to questions, answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.
Process messages from patients and office staff to physicians and nurse practitioners.
Greet patients, escort patients to exam rooms
Use various computer applications such as electronic medical record systems, Microsoft Office applications, fax, scanner and copier
Give instructions to patients as instructed and directed by physician or nurse practitioner
Update and file patient medical records
Verify and enter insurance information and complete insurance forms
Schedule appointments
Arrange for hospital admissions and laboratory services
Handle correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping
Interview patients and take patient medical histories
Measure vital signs such as weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature & document all information in patients’ chart
Explain treatment procedures to patients
Prepare patients for examination
Assist the physician during exams
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
Perform basic laboratory tests
Instruct patients about medication and special diets
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
Authorize prescription refills as directed by physician
Draw blood
Take electrocardiograms
Remove sutures and changing dressings
Assist physician and nurse practitioner in exam rooms, in-home and skilled buildings as needed
Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment
Stock exam rooms and mobile medical bag with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required
Create, review and update daily schedule for providers.
Input all data including demographics, accurate date of birth, name, social and other required information.
Maintain all logs and required checks (i.
e.
refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.
)
Support mission, values and goals of Signature Healthcare at Home
Qualifications/Skillsets:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Program
Must be a licensed Certified Medical Assistant in this state
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Knowledge of the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols and terms relative to the administration of medications.
Ability to accurately measure, record and report the vital signs of a patient.
Healthcare field and medical specialty, Medical terminology, Grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and experience working on Electronic Medical Software such as Point Click Care, WebMD, HomeCare HomeBase, etc.
Experience with Insurance authorizations, billing policies and procedures
Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections
Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.
com
Or contact:
LaDawn Fronapel
Signature Healthcare At Home - Sr.
Talent Acquistion Specialist
E: ladawn.
fronapel@sighch.
com
C: 503-756-5453
Signature Healthcare at Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
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