Accreditation Standards, Analysis Skills, Asepsis, Background Investigation, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Demographics, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Healthcare Providers, High School Diploma, Insurance, Leadership, License Management, Loan Structuring, Medical Assistance, Medical Record System, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Education, People Management, Performance Management, Phlebotomy, Physician Assistant, Printing, Problem Solving Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Toxicology, Training/Teaching
Medical Assistant
Department: ASC or Clinic
Location: ASC or Clinic
Reports To: ASC RN Manager
Employment Status: FT
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
About the Employer
Founded in November of 2020, Pain Physicians of Wisconsin is a group of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and a great group of support staff serving the southeast region of Wisconsin. The goal of our pain treatment team is to help our patients live their healthiest lives possible by easing pain symptoms and restoring function and movement. Learn more about PPWhealth by visiting our website at www.ppwhealth.com.
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide direct patient care under general supervision of licensed personnel, maintaining and operating specialized equipment, and performing any other duties deemed necessary to insure optimal patient care and physician service. Medical experience required. On-the-job training provided. This position will be full time and must be able to float between 3 locations (Waukesha, Franklin and Layton) when needed.
Responsibilities
- Assists provider in seeing patients; gathers and records vital signs and medical histories, prepares patients for examination, draws blood, initiates toxicology screens, and administers medications as directed.
- Records information in electronic medical records (EHR) database or paper chart and gathers all essential components from demographics sheets/consents/credit policies/charge slips, updates medication, and history.
- Completes necessary paperwork as ordered by provider including printing prescriptions, work restrictions, referrals, and scheduling diagnostic testing.
- Participates in the correct scheduling of patients, appropriate communication with the scheduling department.
- Obtains and documents vital signs and data regarding modified Aldrete and discharge readiness scores.
- Assists in the discharge of patient with appropriate paperwork.
- Assists in the performance of chart review on daily basis to ensure completeness and accuracy of patient documentation.
- Assists in keeping ASC orderly and follows appropriate cleaning protocols.
- Acts as scribe for provider recording patient information as dictated, when requested.
- Helps support Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement initiatives as a part of the team.
- Facilitates communication to physician and healthcare provider regarding questions about treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians instructions to patients.
- Always participates and maintains safety and dignity of patient.
Additional Responsibilities
- Applies and monitors principles of aseptic technique throughout intra-operative period.
- Assists provider by having all necessary equipment available and ready.
- Efficiently "turns over" rooms between patients following proper cleaning technique.
- Communicates all breaches of aseptic technique immediately to the provider and circulating nurse.
- Effectively communicates with healthcare providers regarding patient questions and needs.
- Documents accurately in EHR, creates encounters as needed, properly updates, and utilizes medication module.
- Tasks and communicates with providers regarding triage needs.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Medical Assistant certification preferred but will train the right candidate for this role.
- Related experience preferred.
- Strong organizational, judgment, communication, and analytical skills; sometimes under pressure.
- Ability to multi-task and perform multiple priorities.
- Cooperative and professional behavior toward patients, peers, providers, organizational leadership, and visitors.
- Ability to promote favorable facility image with patients, providers, insurance companies, and the general public.
- Ability to work independently, make decisions, and problem-solve.
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- Frequently contributing to the improvement of the department and participate in committee participation, task force, etc.
- Ability to contribute to team environment and provide excellent customer service.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Licenses & Certifications
- Current certification as Medical Assistant from an accredited certification agency preferred but willing to train candidate with medical experience.
- BLScertified or obtain certification within three months of hire.
Pre-Employment Testing
This position requires the following pre-employment testing:
- Criminal & Caregiver Background Check, renewed every four years
- Professional Reference Check
- TB & Rubella Screen
- Hep B and QuantiFERON Screen
- Drug Screen
Note
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee(s) assigned to this job. The content contained therein is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and activities required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, and additional work may be assigned as appropriate.
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of non-job related disability, or any other legally protected status.