Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery - FT - Days - $2,500 Sign on Bonus - MPG - Hollywood

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.

Responsibilities

Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition; Documents patient care provided; Provides discharge instructions and follows-up with patient as needed; Recognizes and seeks help in emergent situations; Reviews patient charts to ensure imaging is available and all pertinent information is obtained to maximize appointment; Follows-up on reported issues and assists with service recovery; Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning/disinfection per protocol, and troubleshooting; Maintains examination areas; Manages and facilitates all in-basket messages and patient phone calls; Rounds with patients in practice to ensure Excellent Patient Experience is met; Under supervision of physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments; Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs, height and weight, takes brief history on current illness or injury, current medications, allergies, required screenings, and other pertinent information as appropriate; Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy, splint application, and procedural tray/room set-up; Activates My Chart Accounts; Ensures Telehealth connectivity for scheduled appointments and trouble shoots as needed; Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration; Reviews and documents Social Determinants; Provides education and resources as needed.

Requirements

Accredited Program (Required); BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association; BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association; BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association; BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE); BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross; No prior work experience required; Can be graduate of an accredited EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or MA (Medical Assistant) Diploma program, possess Medical Assistant Registration or Medical Assistant Certification; or have six (6) months of patient care experience; Six (6) months of patient care experience in lieu of graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or EMT program; Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision; Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action; Competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY; ASSESSMENT- PATIENTS; CUSTOMER SERVICE; DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS; KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS; MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION; PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE; PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING; PROBLEM SOLVING; RESPONDING TO CHANGE; STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Benefits

$2,500 Sign on Bonus; Veteran's Preference