Job Information
Spaulding Rehabilitation Medical Assistant, Physician Services - East Sandwich in East Sandwich, Massachusetts
Medical Assistant, Physician Services - East Sandwich - ( 3276110 )
Description
The Medical Assistant is an integral part of the healthcare team and assists the physician in the provision of medical care, patient instruction and collaboration of treatment plan. The MA is the primary contact for clinical matters and prescription requests in the clinic. The MA assists the physician with documentation and order entry in the EMR as well as proving administrative support to the outpatient physician practice.
Patients are checked in, use computer systems ensuring that medical staffs are notified and ensure accuracy of patient information is communicated according to center guidelines.
Transfer of patients from reception to the clinical treatment area is facilitated according to center guidelines including vital signs and medication reconciliation.
Exam room is prepared, and physicians are assisted with special procedures per center standards.
Processing of the physician charges is completed per center guidelines; ensuring diagnostic coding is completed to meet established timeframe.
Physician orders are transcribed for lab, radiological studies, and outside tests; patient instructions are provided, and the ordering physician is notified of the results.
Accurate communication is provided to patients as directed by physicians.
Patient appointments are scheduled, canceled and rescheduled as requested by patients and/or physicians.
Physician clinical treatment areas are prepared and kept clean and safe per center guidelines.
Administrative duties such as answering the phone, supporting insurance requirements processes, photocopying, typing, faxing, inventory of supplies, sorting mail and handling other administrative duties are completed per center guidelines.
Interviews with prospective patients, families and referral sources are completed per established guidelines.
Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
SRN Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
Qualifications
Education/Degree
Certification as Medical Assistant preferred.
Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline preferred.
Experience
- One year experience in a medical/physician's office setting preferred.
Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)
Required
Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language.
Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
CPR certification
Preferred
Phlebotomy skill preferred.
Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
Attention to detail.
EEO Statement:
Spaulding Rehabilitation Network (SRN) is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. SRN takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in coming to or participating in the interview process, please let us know.
Primary Location : MA-East Sandwich-SCC Spaulding Cape Cod
Work Locations :
SCC Spaulding Cape Cod
311 Service Road
East Sandwich 02537
Job : Medical Assistant
Organization : Spaulding Hospital Cape Cod(SRN and SCC)
Schedule : Full-time
Standard Hours: : 40
Shift : Day Job
Posted Shift Description: : Day Shift Monday thru Friday 36-40 hours.
Employee Status : Regular
Recruiting Department: : SCC Physician Services
Job Posting : Feb 1, 2024
Req ID: 3276110