MA/Receptionist
Company: Valley Health Systems Inc
Location: Charleston
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Summary: The emphasis of the position is the handle
day-to-day patient care within the setting of a primary care health
center under the supervision of an RN/Clinical Coordinator and
provider.Job Duties:Under Supervision of
Physician/Midlevel/NurseInitial triage of patients regarding
urgency of presenting problems.Locate patient in examination room
and make available to the provider all medical records of the
patient and any supplies or instruments that may be required by the
provider.Collect and record complete first order data (history and
basic vital signs) before a patient is presented to the
provider.Assist provider as required in treatment or examination of
patient.Perform authorized lab tests and record information in
designated files.Perform EKG tests as required.Keep all rooms
supplied to needs of provider and staff.Check rooms for cleanliness
after each patient visit.Maintain check on health center supplies
and list items to be purchased.Schedule diagnostic test for
patients as per provider's order as needed.Provide instruction to
patients in areas of medications, diet, health maintenance and
diagnostic tests.Record and observe provider orders.Prepare
specimens for outside lab test.Make notations in EHR.Ensure patient
comfort and well-being while at health center.Assist provider with
procedures as needed.Administer medications to patients according
to provider orders.Prepare sterile materials for use as
needed.Dispose of expendable material according to sanitation
guidelines.Perform clinical tasks such as dressing changes and ear
irrigation as ordered by provider.Assist in care coordination which
may include obtaining test and referral results and communication
with various entities including but not limited to community
organizations, health plans, facilities and specialists.Proactively
address needs of the patients and families through the concept of
population management.Effectively communicate with all patients
with specific attention to the vulnerable patient
population.Provide self-management support in the form of patient
coaching and motivational interviewing when appropriate.Actively
participate in the medical home care team which is comprised of
clinical and non-clinical staff working towards a common goal:
delivering quality care to our patients.Acknowledges the importance
of a team approach when providing patient care.Communicate and
coordinate effectively with all members of the care team.Maintain
compliance with the organization's confidentiality policy in
accordance to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act (HIPAA).Perform other duties as assigned.Working
Conditions:Position requires manual dexterity for operating
standard office equipment.Hearing must be within range of normal
human conversation.Position requires the ability to maintain
concentration and attention to detail for long periods of time in
order to maintain accurate records pertaining to patient and/or
account information.Position functions within a normal office
environment.Qualifications:.Graduate of Medical Assistant
Degree.Certification or equivalent experience.Good organization and
ability to multitask.Friendly personality with the desire to work
with the public.
Keywords: Valley Health Systems Inc, Charleston , MA/Receptionist, Administration, Clerical , Charleston, West Virginia
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