Certified Medical Assistant - Wound Care - Mercy Health Lorain
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Lorain
Posted on: May 12, 2024
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Job Description:
Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one
purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit.
This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful
combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day.
Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the
highest quality of health care possible to our communities.Summary
of Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionThe Medical
Assistant is a multi-skilled clinical professional that provides
indirect and/or direct patient care within the scope of practice
and in alignment with the standards of excellence and quality.
Under the direction of the provider, the Medical Assistant
contributes to the completion of the patients chief complaint
(including, but not limited, to respirations, blood pressure, pulse
oximetry, height, weight, and temperature), documents
patient/family needs, participates in planning and implementing
care for patients, and may administers ordered medications (oral,
injection, topically, etc.) within the Medical Assisting scope and
state guidelines.Essential Job Functions Understands and adheres to
the legal responsibilities and requirements within the Medical
Assistant role. Identifies significant changes in patient condition
through data collection and reports them to the provider.
Troubleshoots issues and escalate problems to provider, direct
supervisor, or appropriate internal resource. Demonstrates
standards of excellence in care in all interactions, for both
internal and external customers. Maintains clinical and
administrative skills per the departmental competency guidelines to
meet patient care and daily operational needs. Show patients to
examination rooms and prepare them for the physician. Maintains a
safe and supportive environment by keeping the work area, exam
rooms, and equipment in clean, orderly, and safe manner, ensuring
availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment.
Assists patient and provider with virtual health visits which may
include setting up the visit through appropriate platform,
pre-charting the virtual visit prior to the scheduled appointment,
contacting the patient to ensure preparedness for the virtual
visit, troubleshooting virtual visit issues when needed, obtaining
chief complaint and health maintenance checks, medication review,
and other relevant patient details prior to the actual virtual
visit. Documents in electronic medical records (EMR) accurately and
appropriately. Manages in basket messages in the electronic health
record (EHR) under the Providers verbatim instructions. May perform
front desk workflows (i.e., My Chart requests, patient
registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, and
check-in/check-out). Follows up on orders, appointments, referrals,
and follow up visits and collects co-pays as needed. Other duties
include, but not limited to, ordering supplies appropriately,
tracking referrals, labs and diagnostic tests, disposing of
contaminated supplies, etc.This document is not an exhaustive list
of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working
conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to
perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor,
subject to reasonable accommodation.Licensing/CertificationMedical
Assisting certification from one of the following (required within
9 months of start date):Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American
Association of Medical Assisting, Registered Medical Assistant
(RMA); American Medical Technologists, Certified Clinical Medical
Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA);
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NCRMA); National
Association for Health Professionals, National Certified Medical
Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)If
incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based
Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable (not accepted in
the state of South Carolina)BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart
Association (preferred upon hire, required prior to independent
patient care)EducationHigh School/GED (required)Enrollment in an
approved Medical Assistant program (required within 30 days
employment)Work Experience1 year of healthcare or clerical
physician practice experience
(preferred)TrainingNoneLanguageNonePatient PopulationAdults (18-64
years)Geriatrics (65 years and older)Working ConditionsPeriods of
high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.General office
environment.May be exposed to high noise levels and bright
lights.May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.May
be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*May be
exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious
materials.*May have periods of constant interruptions.Prolonged
periods of working alone.* Individuals in this position are
required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective
equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection
control.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work
with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision
plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife
insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings
plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much
more*Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusAll
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran
status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of
disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action
plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon
Secours Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia,
Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an
individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable
accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please
contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.comby
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