Medical Practice Assistant
T-P
Pay: $24 – $27hour
Location: Jamica Plain, MA
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
Job Description
- This is a dual role. It includes all front end functions scheduling, check in/out, referrals, Prior Authorizations as well as full MA Patient rooming, procedure assist, clinical labs
- They are looking for a potential temp to perm
- They are looking for someone with enough experience to be independent
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Providing care for patients in a dermatology clinic
• Working collaboratively to provide excellent care to patients and families in the safest environment.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities :
- Demonstrates true engagement and enthusiasm to provide nursing care for patients and families.
- Promotes an inclusive environment supportive of patient and family centered care for a diverse community.
- Accepts assignments for patient care within the scope of his/her preparation and within current standards of nursing practice. In conjunction with a Licensed Independent Provider (LIP) or RN, participates in the assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing care delivered.
- Collaborates as a member of the health care team, contributing toward a supportive and therapeutic environment that promotes the attainment of patient goals that are specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and timely.
- Accurately obtains vital signs, elicits information about the patient’s basic health status, administers relevant nursing care within scope of practice and as directed by the LIP/RN, and documents as appropriate in the electronic health record.
- Administers medication as ordered by the LIP and according to established policies and procedures.
- Performs routine tests that may include but is not limited to: electrocardiograms, vision and hearing screening, and the collection of specimens for laboratory testing and point of care.
- Participates in team-based care and patient education initiatives to support the health and wellness of patients in conjunction with the LIP/RN. Offers basic instruction per protocol or as directed. Reinforces patient instruction as provided by LIP/RN.
- Participates in organizational and unit-based quality improvement initiatives and compliance readiness.
- Participates in telephone screening of patient calls; may provide instruction to patient when following approved protocol or as directed by the LIP/RN.
- Participates in prescription management tasks including preparation of new prescriptions and renewals requiring LIP approval, prior authorizations and medication reconciliation.
- Appropriately assigns patient care to others within the scope of his/her practice and maintains responsibility for the optimal outcomes of such care.
- Demonstrates a commitment to learning, maintaining and developing additional competencies through a variety of methods that may include but not be limited to direct patient care, participation in Center of Nursing Excellence and unit-based learning opportunities, reading journals and maintaining currency in practice
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of practice operations and standards.
- Intermediate/advanced knowledge and use of medical terminology.
- Basic knowledge of patient education: interviewing and listening skills, teaching and engagement techniques, understanding of health-related conditions and information.
- Graduate from a Medical Assistant program