Job description
At Ivinson Memorial Hospital we are committed to excellence, trust, healing, and integrity. We pride ourselves in providing compassionate, world-class care to our community. At Ivinson we offer a competitive total rewards package including; full medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Ivinson aims to improve the care provided for our patients and create a work-life balance for our employees by creating a culture of transparency, teamwork, accountability, and trust.
P O S I T I O N S U M M A R Y
The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting assigned provider in a manner that is consistent with the MA job description, competencies, and scope of practice.
Base salary starting at: $15.73 / hr
E S S E N T I A L F U N C T I O N S
- Under the direction & supervision of a provider, obtains, verifies, and updates patient information and health history. Charts patient information into the medical record as reported by patient.
- Assists provider in exam room as directed to include assisting with minor surgical procedures, surgical tray set-up, pre/post-surgical pt. care, and suture removal.
- Assists patients to exam rooms, measures vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and documents all information in patient’s EHR.
- Properly utilizes the computer system for patient registration, appointment scheduling, ordering lab tests, receiving specimens, etc.
- Perform EKG’s, Point of Care testing, phlebotomy, handles specimens, performs dressing changes, and completes a variety of other duties specific to certain specialties.
- Receiving patient phone calls, relaying patient questions to provider, returning patient calls at direction of provider, checking patients in and out for appointments, scheduling patient appointments, sending/receiving medical records, and entry of outside lab results into EMR.
- Other duties as assigned.
E D U C A T I O N
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Partial college education preferred.
E X P E R I E N C E
- At least one (1) year in healthcare experience preferred.
- Experience in an outpatient clinic setting preferred.
- Healthcare experience required for uncertified Medical Assistants
C R E D E N T I A L S
- Current Medical Assistant certification preferred
- Obtaining Medical Assistant certification within one year of hire preferred
- Must have current, valid BLS upon hire or must obtain within 60 days of hire, and must maintain credential throughout employment with IMH.
K N O W L E D G E , S K I L L S A N D A B I L I T I E S
- Ability to learn and efficiently use an electronic medical health record (EHR).
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent customer service skills, including but not limited to: a friendly personality, tact, patience, empathy and a helpful, professional attitude both in person and on the telephone.
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff, managers and the general public verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate effective listening skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to establish priorities effectively.
- Possess exceptional problem solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively without immediate supervision.
- Ability to learn new computer software programs.
- Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
- Demonstrate ethical and legal accountability for the position
Location: Ivinson Memorial Hospital · Clinic Services
Schedule: Full Time, Days
About Ivinson Memorial Hospital
CEO: Doug Faus
Revenue: Less than $1 million (USD)
Size: 501 to 1000 Employees
Type: Hospital
Website: www.ivinsonhospital.org
Year Founded: 1917