Medical Assistant

Company: Aerotek
Location: Waterbury
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Description:ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT* Supports the patient check-in and check-out processes.* Scheduling and coordinating all patient appointments.* Answering and directing calls.* Process pre-authorizations and pre-certifications.* Prepare and files medical record.* Provides cross coverage for other administrative roles.* Maintains clinical files according to organization/department protocol.* Processes patient related correspondence.* Maintains confidentiality of patient information.CLINICAL SUPPORT* Ensures efficient patient flow.* Prepares treatment rooms and equipment for patient examinations.* Provides appropriate procedural support following department specific guidelines.* Performs initial intake of patient, up to and including: Interviews patient and family to obtain chiefcomplaint/reason for visit, vital signs, and allergy information. Accurately records and/or updates relevant patient information.* Performs daily Quality Controls (QC) for all Point of Care (POC) testing.* Obtain specimens, accurately performs and records patient POC testing per policy.* Under provider and/or RN direction, performs tracking and retrieval of patient lab/diagnostic testing resultsto facilitate timely provider review and follow-up.* Under provider and/or RN direction, performs the administrative functions of the patient prescriptionrenewal process in accordance to policy.* Provides cross coverage for other appropriate clinical roles.DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT* Provide support as needed for departmental medical record audits.* Cleans and stocks patient care rooms between patients.* Maintains appropriate inventories of all medical supplies.* Stocks and maintains all patient related forms and educational materials.* Utilizes equipment appropriately and notifies Practice Manager in a timely fashion of equipment/facilitybreak-down or damage.DOCUMENTATION* Documentation is legible and falls within the appropriate MA scope/Organizational documentationguidelines.* Accurately documents patient information on appropriate forms. Demonstrates accuracy in basic data entryand data retrieval of paper/electronic patient records.Skills:medical assisting, medical terminology, emrTop Skills Details:1) Medical Assistant 2) Knowledge of EMR3) Basic knowledge of Medical TerminologyAdditional Skills & Qualifications:OTHER RELATED ACTIVITES* Performs other duties as may be assigned to promote the health, safety and comfort of CT Children'spatients and families.* Ability to travel to satellite locations may be required.* Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specificpopulations form neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates culturalsensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.* Demonstrates an awareness of safety needs and a basic knowledge of medical terminology, infectioncontrol, risk management, and environment of care policies.* Asks questions, clarifications, and assistance when needed and in situations that fall outside of the MAscope of practice.* Demonstrates support for the mission, vision, values, and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with CT Children's standards.* Basic Understanding of CT Children's Policies and Procedures.* Understanding of the organization's environment of care.Experience Level:Entry Level About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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