Medical Assistant
Company: Whidbey General Hospital
Location: Coupeville
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title / Job Code: Medical Assistant /
7770 Department Name / Number: Reports To: Nursing Supervisor
Collective Bargaining Agreement: Pro-Tech FLSA: Non-Exempt EEO Job
Group: Technicians Effective Date: Reviewed By: Nursing Supervisor
Review Date: Reviewed By: JOB SUMMARY The Medical Assistant is
responsible for assisting physicians, midlevel providers, and other
clinical staff in providing medical services to patients with
provider delegation within scope of practice. PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS
include the following, other duties may be assigned: I. Following
WHMC Corporate Values and Standards of Behavior: a. Brings a
compassionate Attitude, to provide Quality and Great Service
through Innovation, Teamwork. b. Knowledgeable and demonstrates an
understanding of ethical considerations in patient care as well as
HIPAA regulations. II. Performing administrative and clerical
functions as necessary a. Ensuring appropriate and timely
documentation of an encounter either on paper/EMR. b. Ensure proper
payor authorizations, covering needed skilled visits. c. Assure
compliance of physician orders, pre-authorization and other
documentation through entry into the EMR. d. Route
patient/caregiver and provider's calls to the appropriate party. e.
Route incoming faxes to the appropriate party. f. Take report from
clinical staff and translate to master visit schedule when needed.
g. Double checks report against the master visit schedule. h.
Maintains office and medical supply inventory and order as needed.
i. Receives and processes Pro-time and lab results. j. Provides
other office support as needed. III. Other Responsibilities a.
Attends and participates in Home Health Staff Meetings and other
meetings as requested. b. Attends and/or completes mandatory
in-service education for clinic staff. c. Remains responsible for
identification of personal educational needs, and works with Home
Health Director to meet those needs identified. The following are
expectations of all WhidbeyHealth and Clinic employees: + Attends a
minimum of 80% of monthly department staff meetings throughout the
year. Actively participates in monthly department staff meetings,
to include active participation in setting department goals and
supporting department functions to meet set goals. + Checks
hospital email account a minimum of three (3) times per week. +
Utilizes AIDET in all interactions with patients, employees and
visitors. + Completes all mandatory education within given
timeframe. + Adheres to all hospital, department, and safety
policies, procedures and guidelines at all times. CONFIDENTIALITY
All WhidbeyHealth and Clinics employees are required to maintain
confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy, state and
federal regulations including not but limited to the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). JOB KNOWLEDGE
& QUALIFICATIONS Education High school diploma or General Education
Diploma (GED). Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Training and Experience A minimum of one (1) year experience as a
medical assistant is preferred. Previous experience in an
ambulatory care setting preferred. Experience with electronic
medical records preferred. Evidence of a working style that
emphasizes collegiality, teamwork, participation, communication,
and service orientation required. The ability to work in a
fast-paced environment and assist in other duties as needed and
possess strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
required. Must possess a high degree of initiative, judgment, and
discretion and maintain a professional appearance. Certificates,
Licenses, Registrations Current WA State Medical Assistant
Certification required. Current BLS certification required. Other
Skills and Abilities Outlined below is the level of Language
Skills, Mathematical Skills, and Reasoning Ability needed to
perform the essential functions of this position. Each area is
evaluated and the level description included is intended to provide
a summary. Please note that all skills listed may not pertain to
this position. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret
documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedures manuals. Ability to write routine
reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before
groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical
Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts,
interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area,
circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic
algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common
sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written,
oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving
several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL
DEMANDS The attached Work Environment & Physical Demands addendum
indicates the physical demands that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT
The attached Work Environment & Physical Demands addendum indicates
the work environment characteristics an employee encounters while
performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR The
Standards of Behavior were developed to reflect WhidbeyHealth's
commitment to excellent community healthcare. The employee's
commitment to practice these Standards of Behavior will promote an
optimal environment of care and foster a positive work environment.
Every employee is responsible for and must follow the Standards of
Behavior. EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I have received, reviewed and
understand the job duties and responsibilities in this job
description and I am able to perform the essential functions as
outlined. I further understand that future performance evaluations
are based on my ability to perform the duties and responsibilities
outlined in this job description. Employee Name Signature Date The
above statements are intended to describe the key aspects of the
work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They
are not to be construed as an exhaustive listing of all
requirements relative to the position. Therefore, the employee may
be required to perform other duties as assigned. WBH reserves the
right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
PHYSICAL AND / OR MENTAL DEMANDS FOR THIS POSITION: Check box as
appropriate Physical activities in relation to the time on the job
None or N/A Up to 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 2/3 or More Standing x Sitting x
Walking x Manual dexterity (fine motor control) x Reach with hands
and arms x Climb or balance x Stoop, kneel or crouch x Talk x
Repetitive movement x Physical Demand (Check box as appropriate)
Sedentary Light Light Medium Medium Heavy Very Heavy Lifting,
Pushing, Pulling
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