Medical Assistant or LPN at Mary Rutan Hospital – Bellefontaine, Ohio

Facilitates patient flow in the clinic by assuring patient check in processes are complete, calling for patients in the main waiting room and directing them accordingly within the clinic.

Greets and prepares patients for provider or imaging exams, providing appropriate gown, shorts, etc.

May complete patient check out or schedule imaging or follow up appointments as requested (i.e., return to work/school/sport, physical therapy orders, etc.).

Provides patients with documentation pertaining to the visit and ensures that same documentation is appropriately captured for the patient record.

Maintains exam room supply stock and keeps exam rooms clean and disinfected between patients as needed. Informs supervisor when supplies need to be reordered for supply room.

May perform various tasks such as copying, faxing, scanning and filing documents to ensure a complete and accurate patient record.

Assists by preparing electronic images or documents for providers based on individual preferences to facilitate appointments.

Updates patient information in the EMR.

Monitors patient flow to ensure that no patient is neglected or delayed unreasonably. Communicates with patient, patient’s family and staff to keep them informed of delays in the clinic schedule.

May respond to patient concerns or questions, and communicates in helpful and objective manner, involving manager as appropriate.

May prepare and/or sterilize medical instrument.  Cleans and disinfects medical equipment as required.

Provides cross coverage as assigned.

May verify patient insurance coverage as needed.

Performs other duties in support of providers, staff, and leadership.

Obtain and document patient vital signs such as height, weight, blood pressure as required.

Review and document patient information including allergies, medications, fall risk, immunizations, pharmacy preference and other health or social history as assigned.

May provide and document the distribution of patient educational material (such as smoking cessation).

Perform patient care duties remove wound dressing, sutures, or staples, etc. as trained and directed by providers.

Apply clean dressing as trained and directed by provider. Provides patient education regarding wound care.

Provides care in the clinic setting with patients requiring immobilization including; removing orthopedic cast and/or immobilization devices. Assess wound or skin condition and communicate concerns appropriately to provider.

Based on provider orders, provides fitting and application of various DME and orthopedic assistive devices.

Educates patients and family members regarding application/use of various DME and orthopedic assistive devices.

Educates patients and family members regarding billing for DME products and ensures that required documentation is completed.

Prepares supplies and draw up injections for providers.

May prepare and document specimens collected according to proper procedures.