Medical Assistant
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Leonardtown
Posted on: October 14, 2021
Job Description:
Job Summary
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Performs clinical and administrative duties in an
ambulatory setting under the supervision of a physician. Duties may
include venipuncture, medication and vaccine administration,
documentation of vital signs, and assisting providers with patient
exams. Position may float to other sites/locations within the
system.
Minimum
Qualifications
Primary Duties and
Responsibilities
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Assists provider with patient preparation for
examination, minor office procedures and with the examination and
education of patients. Supports other members of the clinical team,
assuring optimal patient flow; manages variable and unpredictable
patient volume throughout the work day. Provides clerical support
and serves as backup for the Patient Services Coordinator or other
team members as needed.
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Participates in daily team huddles to review and prepare
for scheduled patient visits. Screens all patients, regardless of
visit type, for preventative care needs, ongoing support, barriers
to care, safety concerns, and potential fall risk. Conducts
surveillance for transitions of care, emergent care, or follow up
tasks such as retrieval of documents associated with
referrals/testing, Conducts motivational interviews that include
screening and/or coaching on disease management ability, motivation
to change, learning care needs, community outreach needs.
Identifies potential behavioral health needs of patients using
appropriate screening tools and notifies provider of
findings.
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As part of a High Reliability Organization, reports
actual and potential problems concerning patients, families and
associates using established reporting protocols for MedStar Health
and/or work location.
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Ensures ongoing compliance with regulatory and
quality/safety standards by maintaining and auditing temperature
logs, ensuring medication supplies are current/ unexpired ,
checking and maintain emergency equipment and all related
tasks.
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Participates in population management activities
including an awareness of the populations they serve and engages
the patient in self management support, goal setting, pre-visit
planning, and the capturing of information that leads to health
care improvement activities.
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Performs selected patient and laboratory testing
consistent with the scope of the practice, including but not
limited to pregnancy testing, urinalysis, microbiology
(streptococcal testing and cultures), tuberculosis skin testing,
electrocardiography, pulmonary function tests, and vision and
hearing testing (dependent upon provider and site requirements).
Removes sutures/staples after the provider has examined the patient
and written the appropriate order.
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Documents clinically related activities accurately in
the patient’s medical record; performs required patient follow-up:
to include pap smears, Pb levels, HIV, mammograms, and STD’s.
Collects and processes specimens, completes requisitions, and
documents in log book or other applicable
forms/records.
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Provides escort for patients and assists with patient
discharge activities. Provides chaperoning for patients per
policy.
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Fulfills infection prevention and environmental
responsibilities as assigned, which many include: Light cleaning
during clinic hours and cleaning of equipment. Updates appropriate
records of scheduled equipment maintenance, and manages drug and
medical supply inventories.
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Provides telephone screening services to gather
information from patients, determine appropriate disposition and
document per established telephone screening
protocols.
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Under onsite provider supervision may insert intravenous
catheter for physician initiated IV fluid therapy or administration
of intravenous medications. Under direct onsite physician
supervision, may insert, remove and monitor foley catheter for
procedures and prepare and administer oral drugs and injections
limited to intradermal, subcutaneous, and
intramuscular.
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Utilizes the EMR to propose patient medication refills
for provider approval. Completes requisitions for tests (if
applicable). Contacts insurance companies for Pre-authorizations
for patient medications and specialty referrals including insurance
authorization.
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Ability to float to other sites/locations within the
system to be able to perform all duties at multiple
entities.
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Attends all scheduled meetings including, but not
limited to, regular staff meetings and training classes for safety,
infection control, OSHA, CLIA, CPR and others as
required.
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Demonstrates behavior consistent with MedStar Health
mission, vision, goals, objectives and patient care
philosophy.
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Contributes to the achievement of established department
goals and objectives and adheres to department policies,
procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with
governmental and accreditation regulations.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care
for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while
advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation
and research. Our 30,000 associates and 5,400 affiliated physicians
work in a variety of settings across our health system, including
10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the
largest visiting nurse association in the region, and highly
respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the
medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for
more than 20 years, MedStar is dedicated not only to teaching the
next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education
and professional development of our whole team. MedStar Health
offers diverse opportunities for career advancement and personal
fulfillment.
Keywords: MEDSTAR HEALTH, Alexandria , Medical Assistant, Other , Leonardtown, Virginia
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