Medical Assistant
HCA Solutions is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant for FPC Montgomery in Montgomery, AL!
Pay: $20.41 per hour
Job description:
This is a full-time, W2 position offering long term placement, health benefits and paid time off
Normally work 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with a thirty (30) minute unpaid lunch period.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
All duties shall be performed in accordance with standards and methods generally accepted within the field of Medical Assistant Services, and compliant with all Federal and State policies and regulations.
Providing verification of credentials and proof of insurance. Must also provide proof of CPR certification and Health Care Providing chair side assistance to the Clinical Director and Medical officers.
Assists Registered Nurses in performing patient care activities for inmate patients to include, but not limited to EKGS, sick call log, Administer medication, vaccinations and documentation in BEMR.
Maintains sanitation of patient care areas and observes infection control procedures and universal precautions in all instances.
Procures proper equipment needed, maintains clean and sterile fields, secures specimens for laboratory analysis, (i.e., urine, stool,sputum, etc.), labels specimens, and transports them to the laboratory. Drawing and processing blood from patients for analysis or other medical purposes.
Collecting and processing urinalysis and point of care tests in the lab.
Reports pertinent data in a timely manner to the medical staff including changes in patient’s condition requiring assessment and/or further intervention. Communicates any changes in behavior, vital signs, or significant incidents to the Physician, Mid-Level Provider or Clinical Nurse.
Utilizes good body mechanics when transferring and/or assisting patients. Safely transports patients in wheelchairs and/or on gurneys.
Clerical duties such as scheduling of patient appointments, maintaining daily activity logs, maintaining stock supplies, and identifying supplies needing to be ordered.
Performs other duties as directed, including but not limited to filing and/or scanning medical documents into patients EMR and stamping chart forms, etc.
Checks patient vital signs and weight and documents this data and pertinent observations in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR). Charts patient care given and other data on the flow sheet and/or graphic sheet.
Maintaining accountability of instruments and other medical supplies. Performing equipment maintenance per manufacturer and/ or Clinical Director instructions. Accomplishing minor repairs to keep equipment in proper operating condition.
Participating in or completing Improving Organizational Performance (IOP) activities and/or studies.
Participation in emergency training exercises and maintaining skills in operation of emergency equipment.
Providing Clinical Director’s approved patient education to inmate patients.
Assists with dressing changes and removes dressings at the direction of the physician.
Responsible for all other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor. All duties and tasks will be performed in accordance with Program Review and Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Maintaining current CPR -Health Care Provider certification.
Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director or designee.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Must be certified as a Medical Assistant.
Must have 1 Year of documented experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
CPR Certified
Special Conditions of Employment:
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
All applicants are subject to and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.
Benefits:
11 Paid Holidays
2 Weeks PTO
7 Sick Days
Medical/Dental/Vision
401K
Paid STD and LTD