MEDICAL ASSISTANT FAMILY PRACTICE-Sign On Bonus

Down East Community Hospital | East Machias, ME, United States

Posted Date 7/19/2024
Description
  • $2000. Sign On Bonus
  • FT Position
  • Greets and prepares patient for office visit or outpatient procedure.
  • Obtains vital signs and weighs each patient.
  • Updates problem and medication list at each patient visit.
  • Assists in procedures requested by the medical provider.
  • Performs phlebotomy as needed.
  • Checks charts routinely for omissions and compliance.
  • Maintains sterilization process of all instruments.
  • Makes referral and prescription calls per medical provider’s orders.
  • Refilling prescriptions, per protocol and as applicable.
  • Screens calls including emergency calls.
  • Assures that all necessary release and consent forms are signed.
  • Performs lab testing according to set protocols and maintains yearly competency.
  • Performs look up per protocol on the Maine Prescription Monitoring Program.
  • Performs Medication Prior Authorizations, as needed.
  • Prepares electronic charts with all requested information in preparation of patient encounters.
  • Schedules patients for procedures in OR and any outpatient test (x-rays, labs, etc), if applicable.
  • Communicate with patients via various communication avenues, including secure messaging. Participates with any department quality indicators.
  • Responsible to collect provider quality data as requested.
  • Completes daily, weekly, and monthly checklists with duties to include inventory management, samples management, and other monitors.
  • Obtains working knowledge of IMMPACT procedures, policies, performance expectations, etc. as needed.
  • Maintains compliance with all hospital policies as well as compliance with all State, Federal and CMS policies of licensing and certification.
  • Responsible to maintain medical record privacy and security according to hospital policies and procedures at all times.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the hospital’s mission, vision and values as well as the service excellence standards while completing all tasks and responsibilities.
  • Provides coverage for other DECH physician offices when necessary.
  • Seeks out needed information by staying informed and involved by attending meetings; reading memos, policies, meeting minutes, newsletters, email and other appropriate information in a timely manner.
  • Uses patient handling techniques as appropriate to the needs of the individual patient in keeping with the Safe Patient and Handling and Movement Policy.
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet patient demands.
  • Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures
  • Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures
  • Other duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and department

*DECH is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

  • Ability to work with the public
  • Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Immunization and injection administration, vision & hearing, phlebotomy
  • Certified Medical Assisting degree or appropriate training.
  • CMA or RMA certification with 90 days of hire if graduating from an accredited school
  • On the job training-1 year of training with competency completed within that same, then CCMA certification within 90 days.

*$2,000 Sign on bonus - requires a 2 year commitment and must have certification upon hire.

$1,000 upon hire and $1,000 after 90-day probationary period.

Salary2,000.00 Month
Job Type
Regular
Industry
Healthcare

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