Job title: Lead Medical Assistant
Company: Lifespan Health System
Job description: Job Description:Summary:
Assist clinicians in providing high-quality patient care, while exhibiting superb service skills to all patients and the overall practice. The Lead Medical Assistant (MA) also provides day to day workflow oversite in the clinical area.Responsibilities:Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks such as: vital signs, obtaining patient histories, verifying medication lists, lab tracking, document management, preparing charts and pre-visit planningWorks quality reports to ensure gaps of care are closed and maintain consistent quality scoresPerforms routine specialized procedures and point of care testing, such as EKGs, urine dips, spirometry, nebulizer treatments, specimen collection, etc.Administers injections including vaccines and medicationsEducates and advises patients on specified medical issues under clinician guidanceMonitors and maintains inventory of medical supplies, including vaccines and medications, and ensures they are not stored or used past the expiration dateSchedules, coordinates, and tracks STAT patient referrals and pre-authorizationsMonitors and audits vaccine refrigeration temperature in line with Department of Health RegulationsPractices safety, environmental and/or infection control standards and complies with OSHA and DOH standardsResponsible for overall vaccine management including inventory, excursions, training, and temperature controlPrepares weekly medical assistant daily schedule and ensures there is adequate coverageAssists manager and performs audits to ensure quality measures are metTrains and mentors new MA staffWorks with manager to ensure office is perpetually ready for environmental and clinical inspectionsComplies with federal and local confidentiality laws, including HIPAA, ensuring patient privacyAdheres to Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care guidelines and policies for protecting patients’ demographic, clinical and financial informationAttends regular meetings with lead medical secretary and manager to ensure that workflows are consistent between front desk and medical assistant staffAttends meetings, workshops, and trainings as they relate to the position and office workflowsPerforms other job-related duties as assignedOther information:Education and ExperienceMedical Assistant Certification or equivalent training/experience as acceptable to the Practice ManagerAt least 3-5 years of prior MA experience preferredFamiliarity using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)Experience planting PPDs and giving injectionsAny combination of education and experience that is substantially equivalent is also acceptableKnowledge, Skills and AbilityAbility to maintain quality, safety, and /or infection control standardsAbility to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocolsAbility to show care and compassion when dealing with patientsKnowledge of inventory management practicesCapacity to collaborate with colleagues and teammates as necessary to ensure quality workAbility to foster a cooperative work environmentAbility to organize, prioritize and schedule work assignmentsAbility to multi-task and operate under pressure with the skills to think critically and problem solveExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with theMust be committed to providing superior customer service to allMust be flexible and receptive to change with the ability to learn quickly and retain new informationAbility to use technology with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as: Outlook, Excel and WordDetail and process orientated with a focus on accuracy and efficiencyAbility to escalate issues to physicians/management when appropriateProfessional appearance and demeanorPhysical Effort and DexteritySit and stand for prolonged periods of timeWork and move among all departments of Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care groupExcellent hand/eye coordinationLift up to 15 poundsManual dexterity to operate a personal computer or laptop as well as standard office machines and equipment as it pertains to one’s positionVisual Acuity, Hearing and SpeakingCapability to transfer information from original source to paper, computer, telephone and in personBrown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.Location: Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care, USA:RI:ProvidenceWork Type: Full TimeShift: Shift 1Union: Non-UnionTest
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Location: Providence, RI
Job date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:12:25 GMT
