Medical Assistant I-CHA - Neurology
Company: NHRMC Physician Group
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionDescription About NHRMC NHRMC, established in
1967 in Wilmington, NC, is recognized as a preeminent healthcare
organization focused on leading our community to outstanding
health. We have an 855 bed network of hospitals and multi-specialty
physician group practices with more than 200 physicians. With a
network of primary, specialty, neighborhood clinics and regional
medical centers; you will find our culture is the very definition
of best in practice. Join us and find out how many ways NHRMC
offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our
patients and community. About the Job Location: NHRMC Physician
GroupDepartment: NeurologyFull Time Equivalent: FTE: 1.000000 Work
Type: 64 to 80 Hours Pay Period Work Schedule: 8HR DAY - Most of
shift btwn 7A-3P Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No What You'll Do
Summary:Works in collaboration with the providers to assess, plan,
provide exemplary patient care and implement a plans of care.
Records results of clinical tests and reports results to
physicians. Assists in administrative duties as well as
clinical.Responsibilities:Responsibility I: NHRMC Standards of
Performance---Ownership - responsible for all outcomes of efforts
and actions---Teamwork - demonstrates a willingness to assist
co-workers and to accept additional assignments as requested to
support the department efficiently---Communication - acknowledge
patients and co-workers, listen attentively while maintaining eye
contact and speaking to them directly and respectfully---Compassion
- Be an advocate for patients, families and teammates. Show them
you care and always follow up. Responsibility II:
Administrative---Front desk reception, answering phones and
scheduling appointments as needed---Greet patients, completion of
registration forms, and give instructions---Filing and maintaining
medical records ensuring proper documentation---Arranging for
hospital admissions and outside referrals for the
physician---Calling prescriptions to the pharmacy for the
physician---Communication skills using appropriate medical
terminology---Works with pharmacies and insurance companies on
prior authorizations---Following appropriate legal and ethical
professional conductResponsibility II. Clinical---Recording patient
interview, history and chief complaint---Ability to obtain an
accurate set of vitals---Ability to perform routine EKG and
document accordingly---Strong working knowledge of current
medications, dosing information and prescribing
requirements---Prepares and administers medications, vaccines and
treatments with knowledge of purpose and adverse effects of nursing
care provided---Ability to comfortably administer respiratory
therapies; i.e. nebulizer treatments---Change dressings, applying
bandages, removing sutures and other first aid
procedures.---Phlebotomy and collection of specimens---Providing
patient education with regards to office policies, medications,
management of diseased, home treatments and special
diets---Assisting the physician with exams and minor office
surgery---Maintaining supplies, equipment, stocking and sterilizing
instruments---Recording accurate refrigerator temperature logs
daily, as well as spore testing on Autoclave's---Disposing of
biohazard waste according to OSHA standards---Performing accurate,
legal, and ethical documentation at all times---Maintains
compliancy within regulatory agencies such as HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA
and JCAHO if applicableResponsibility IV: Accountability of Patient
Care---Ensures that patients have all information and questions
answered about their health and treatments received, to include
future treatment plans---Completes all documentation for
observation, planning and evaluation of care provided to
patients---Assumes responsibility for tracking patient through
radiology, laboratory and all other referrals---Assists physician
with History and Physical---Responsible for inventory of all sample
medications, perform monthly inventory on expired medications,
reports and disposes of accordingly Responsibility V: General
Practice ---Must have physical exam and annual TB skin
testing---Provide telephone coverage / daily patient call
backs---Assist front office staff with scheduling future
appointments---Assist front office staff with filing and other
clerical needs---PHI - refrain from discussing Patient Health
Information in public in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and
policies---Ability and flexibility to cover various medical offices
when needed---Adheres to departmental dress codes as observed by
director and wears picture identification badge, 100% of the time
Position Requirements Credentials:Education:Other
information:Experience: 3 years previous medical / physician office
experience preferred. Demonstrates standards of performance
(ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support
patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.Performs
other duties as assigned.Individual will possess commensurate
combination of education, experience and qualifications. Other
Information This position description has been designed to indicate
the general nature and level of work performed by employees within
this classification. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the
employee assigned to the position. Depending on the location of the
job, duties may vary. Receipt of the job description does not imply
nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of
any kind; my employment with the Company is at will.Member Top 100
Hospitals - In 2016 NHRMC was recognized as a Top 100 Hospital
demonstrating significant investment and financial sustainability
for the communities we serve. Newsweek's 2020 list of Best
Maternity Care Hospitals - NHRMC Betty H. Cameron Women's &
Children's Hospital was named as a Best Maternity Care Hospital by
Newsweek. Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2018 and 2019- Link
Becker's 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare- Link Healthgrades
Outstanding Patient Experience Consider a career at NHRMC and
become part of this award winning team!
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