Medical Assistant at Oak Orchard Health | Hornell, NY, US | Rezi

Medical Assistant at Oak Orchard Health

Medical Assistant

Oak Orchard Health · Hornell, NY, US

1 months ago

Medical Assistant

Oak Orchard Health · Hornell, NY, US

a month ago
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About the Role

Administers patient care and therapeutic measures as directed by and in assistance to the medical provider staff.

Responsibilities

  • Room/Prepare patients for provider visit: height/weight, vitals, med reconciliation, verify allergies, social history/smoking status, verify pharmacy, and prepare refills.
  • Follow health maintenance and chronic care protocols and enter as appropriate into chart/alert provider.
  • Set up room/prepare patient as appropriate for procedures/examinations; chaperone visit as needed.
  • Perform pre-visit planning: Utilize software tools and chart review to anticipate health maintenance, preventive and chronic care needs of each day’s scheduled patients and assess where acute visits may be accommodated.
  • Huddle with providers, care managers and other care team members.
  • Maintain patient flow by preparing patients for their visits with providers.
  • Assist Providers in responding to patient needs related to medications, lab results, procedures, preventative/health maintenance measures.
  • Collect and label lab specimens.
  • Provide age and patient appropriate screenings and document/report as appropriate.
  • Monitor and maintain exam room supplies through regular inventories and restocking.
  • Complete medical forms, record transfers, lab and x-ray requisitions as required.
  • Adhere to all organizational infection control policies and procedures.
  • Maintain accurate nursing notes in patient’s medical record according to organizational protocols.
  • Actively participate in quality improvement efforts.
  • Preload new patient clinical chart information/history: Immunizations, Medications, Problem Lists, Past Medical/Social/Family history.
  • Initiate and complete all parts of medication prior-authorization requests based on insurance requirements.
  • Maintain accurate and pertinent documentation in EHR according to guidelines.
  • Fulfill any other reasonable requests by management.
  • Be available to start at 7am.

Requirements

  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of an accredited medical assisting program preferred.
  • One year experience in a medical office (or related) environment preferred.

Skills

  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
  • Working proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Addresses all patients in a courteous, respectful, and professional manner.

Education Level

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Accredited medical assisting program preferred