Medical Assistant/Surgery Scheduler - GI

Requirements

• Interviews patients, obtains vital signs, documenting this information in the patient record.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients and for special procedures.
• Drapes patients as needed and positions instruments and equipment.
• Hands instruments and materials to practitioners as directed.
• Follows the policy for cleaning and/or processing instruments for sterilization and demonstrates proper sterile technique.
• Safely operates medical equipment as directed by the supervising physician/designee.
• Obtains test results as requested by the medical provider.
• Administers intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal injections, verifying correct medication and dosage with the licensed clinical staff.
• Routine Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived laboratory testing, as directed by the supervising physician/designee.
• Performs ear lavage for ear wax removal.
• Reinforces patient education materials/instructions under specific written authorization of the medical provider.
• Completes all tasks daily as assigned.
• Has ability to accurately maintain Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Obtains prior authorization for medications.
• Enters data into the computer as needed to maintain office and patient records.
• Maintains par levels of medical supplies and medications.
• Keeps rooms well-stocked and organized per practitioner preferences.
• Reports deficiencies to Clinic Supervisor or Lead for ordering.
• Ensures all outdated supplies, materials and medications are discarded and replaced per policy.
• Cleans patient care equipment per policy following each patient use.
• Reports safety concerns to Clinic Supervisor.
• Maintains cleanliness of patient exam rooms.
• Coordinates and schedules surgeries as designated by MSC physicians.
• Completes surgery processes and routes all paperwork as required to meet physician and facility requirements.
• Interacts with patients, physicians, and hospital staff providing accurate, timely and responsive information.
• Communicates regularly with authorizations team and works as a liaison to physicians, staff, patients and others as necessary for the completion of authorizations.