Medical Assistant, Non-Certified Convenient Care Clinic at Greene County General Hospital – Linton, Indiana

Under direction of the RHC Clinic Supervisor, the Medical Assistant (Non-Certified) is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs selected clinical and administrative duties and assists the provider as part of the clinical care team.
• Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services per practice protocol.
• Confers with provider regarding any incomplete patient tests/consults or other incomplete orders before and after the patient visit.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room and taking vitals.
• Prepares, cleans and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
• Obtains laboratory specimens, assists with EKGs, exams, and office procedures as needed; provides other patient care services as directed by the provider, clinical assistant, or supervisor.
• Maintains and prepares orders, records, and other documentation.
• Prepares and maintains clinical supplies and equipment.
• Triages and responds to patient communications within practice policy.
• Assists with scheduling tests and treatments and communicating with patient.
• Creates, maintains, copies and files patient files, records and other information as needed.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Treats staff, providers, visitors and patients with dignity and respect.
• Performs other related work as required.
  
  Job Qualification Requirements:
  
  Education: High School Diploma or GED required
  
  Licensure/Certification: CPR Certification required within one month of hire.
  
  Experience: Patient care experience preferred. Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality. Must be highly organized and be adaptable to frequent changes in workload. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
  
  Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time; push, pull and reach. The ability to move and lift patients, when necessary. Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.