Medical Assistant Infectious Disease Clinic

Medical Assistant Infectious Disease Clinic

Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Satisfactorily completes applicable competency assessments/skills checklists within 90 days of hire/transfer
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or one with which Intermountain Healthcare has a valid affiliation agreement – or – three years of Medical Assistant experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting – or – successful completion of an accredited LPN or RN program and a current LPN or RN license.
• National MA Certification or current LPN/RN licensure (for Medical Assistant III).
• 7 years of Medical Assistant (or LPN or RN) experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting (for Medical Assistant III).

Responsibilities

• Performs basic clerical and office duties including: Assembles necessary documents and supplies, Effectively uses computer applications in the office setting, Schedules, coordinates, and monitors appointments, inpatient and outpatient admissions, tests, treatments, and procedures, Maintains medical records and other information, Maintains inventory of supplies, Orders and restocks as needed to ensure availability for patient care, Accurately documents patient history, physical, and vital information into the medical record.
• Performs business and financial duties including: Under the direction of the provider, assigns procedural and diagnostic coding to encounter forms, Conducts pre-authorizations and referrals in accordance with third party insurer requirements, Facilitates timely billing by completing necessary documentation.
• Performs clinical functions within acceptable standards of care including: Prioritizes (triage) patient needs identified through phone, electronic, and walk-in communication in accordance with established guidelines, standing orders, and protocols, Recognizes and appropriately responds to emergency situations, Prepares and maintains examination and treatment areas, Performs complete intake process as specified by physician or other providers, Administers screening tests to patients, Assists provider with examinations, procedures, treatments, and interventions, Provides patient education as directed, Reports significant changes in patient condition or other pertinent patient information to the Physician, Following provider instructions, demonstrates accurate, timely, and efficient follow through with pharmacy refills, scheduling out of clinic procedures, obtaining, reporting and tracking of lab results, leaving phone messages, and distributing faxes, Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.