Medical Assistant - CMA/RMA or LPN - Full Time - Internal Medicine

Sandusky, OH

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Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care which will include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room/assisting patients as needed, collecting patient histories, performing screenings per guidelines, assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting, relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information. This position will be a have a combinatin or clinical and clerical responsibilities.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Complies with all HIPAA and OSHA regulations and policies.
Provides basic patient care as ordered.
Promotes wellness by providing education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.
Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies.
Maintains examination rooms including cleaning exam/procedure rooms between patient visits. Stocks necessary supplies as required.

Knowledge And Skills Required:

Knowledge of basic nursing principles and protocols.
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.
Knowledge of medical chart reporting/records.
Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques.
Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace and confidentiality methods.
Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data.
Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
Ability to work effectively as team members with physicians and other staff.
Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff and others.
Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.
bility to establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, co-workers, patients and patients’ families.
Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.

Education And Work Experience:

High school diploma, some college preferred.
Graduate of medical assisting program preferred.
Minimum of one year work experience in public contact job, preferably medical office environment.
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification required.
Maintains CPR certification

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Combination of office and exam offices. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations. Hepatitis B vaccination and TB test required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching. Occasional stress from workload. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment including phone, writing instruments, PC, fax and medical equipment including stethoscope, Xray machine, eye washing equipment, blood pressure cuff.

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Medical Assistant - CMA/RMA or LPN - Full Time - Internal Medicine

Medical Assistant - CMA/RMA or LPN - Full Time - Internal Medicine

Duties And Responsibilities:

Knowledge And Skills Required:

Education And Work Experience:

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

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