Beacon Health System

Reports to the Practice Manager and works under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and/or Office Supervisor and/or Clinic Coordinator. The Medical Assistant Intern I is an 8 month paid program with a combination of classroom and patient care duties. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs various clerical and basic clinical patient care duties.
<h3>MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS</h3>
<ul>
<li>MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.</li>
<li>VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.</li>
<li>SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.</li>
</ul>
Performs routine clerical duties in accordance with established policies and procedures by:
<ul>
<li>Receiving and greeting all patients and visitors in a professional manner and providing all reasonable assistance.</li>
<li>Receiving telephone calls, taking and relaying messages accurately.</li>
<li>Obtaining information from the patient to accurately complete the patient record for payment information, computer input, etc.</li>
<li>Maintaining patient files, charts, and records.</li>
</ul>
Performs basic patient care duties as directed by the physician or nurse by:
<ul>
<li>Effectively escorting patients through practice to assigned room.</li>
<li>Perform basic clinical care: vital signs, body measurements after Intern demonstrates proficiency and is competency validated.</li>
<li>Enter data into electronic medical record (or any other patient record).</li>
<li>Recording medical history.</li>
<li>Preparing patient for examination.</li>
<li>Assisting physician and/or nurse with minor emergency or surgical procedures after Intern demonstrates proficiency and is competency validated.</li>
<li>Performing routine laboratory and EKG tests as ordered and collecting specimens for the lab after Intern demonstrates proficiency and is competency validated.</li>
<li>Cleaning and disinfecting exam rooms and equipment to ensure room turnover.</li>
<li>Checking and maintaining supply of stock to exam rooms.</li>
<li>Provide educational materials to patients, advocates and families about diagnosis, treatments and options under the direction of Provider or Clinical Staff.</li>
<li>Managing patient refills and ensuring that medications are dosed correctly and patient is taking them according to provider instructions after Intern demonstrates proficiency and is competency validated.</li>
<li>Preloading patient information into the EMR- including diagnostic testing, health maintenance, and past surgical history.</li>
</ul>
Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department.
<ul>
<li>Participates and successfully completes educational requirements of the Clinical Care Internship program.</li>
<li>Attending required meetings and participating in committees as requested.</li>
<li>Enhancing professional growth and development through in-service meetings and educational programs as approved.</li>
<li>Completing other job-related duties and projects as assigned.</li>
</ul>
<h3>ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES</h3>
Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:
<ul>
<li>Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.</li>
<li>Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.</li>
<li>Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.</li>
<li>Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.</li>
<li>Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.</li>
<li>Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.</li>
<li>Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.</li>
<li>Complies with established organization and department policies.</li>
<li>Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.</li>
</ul>
Education and Experience
<ul>
<li>The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are acquired through the successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.</li>
<li>Must be a minimum of 17 years of age.</li>
<li>The ability to speak and write Spanish is preferred.</li>
</ul>
Knowledge &amp; Skills
<ul>
<li>Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in performing patient care procedures, observations, treatments and techniques utilized by facility.</li>
<li>Demonstrates high level of interpersonal and communication skills necessary to consistently receive and greet visitors, clients, and staff members in a professional manner.</li>
<li>Demonstrates well developed communication skills to communicate effectively and clearly to a variety of internal and external contacts.</li>
<li>Demonstrates knowledge of billing, office procedures and computer skills.</li>
<li>Demonstrates analytical skills necessary to solve patient problems and interpret data.</li>
<li>Promotes collaboration and innovation in the clinical services to ensure an interdisciplinary approach to improving health care delivery and the quality of patient care.</li>
</ul>
Working Conditions
<ul>
<li>Works in a physician/clinic environment.</li>
<li>May require lifting or positioning of patients.</li>
<li>Flexible hours and work schedule required.</li>
</ul>
Physical Demands
<ul>
<li>Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.</li>
</ul>
Location: Beacon Health System · Center for Wound Healing Schedule: Full-time, Day, Monday - Friday 8-430

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