MEDICAL ASSISTANT FLOAT

MEDICAL ASSISTANT - FLOAT - FULL-TIME CINCINNATI, OH Based out of Kenwood. Position Summary: Responsible for general MA functions such as H&P, communication with physicians and staff, as well as general housekeeping of exam rooms. Handles physician messages. Position Responsibilities/Standards: EMR intake completed at time of service Escort patients to room Review H&P for new patients and/or new problems.Requires completion prior to physician seeing the patient Medical assistance as needed (casting, suture removal, draw injections, record prescriptions) Give instructions to patient with regard to issues with casts Assist with physical therapy requests, off work requests, school notes Assigning coding procedures performed and diagnosis determined by physician.Document on encounter form Reviews encounter form for completeness and accuracy of coding, assuring all procedures and supplies noted Receive and reply to medical related messages and prescription requests from in patent record Communication with physicians and staff Responsible for compliance of OSHA regulations - bio-hazardous disposal Order medical supplies as needed Assist with medical records filing when necessary Disposal of expired medications Facilitate scheduling outpatient testing and pre-certification for MRI, CT, Bonescan, Dexascan and other tests as necessary Assures exam rooms and clinic work areas are clean and tidy at all times for the next scheduled clinic Saturday on-call if necessary Travel to other locations as needed Assist with scheduling outpatient testing and pre-certifications Obtain the readings for MRI and X-Rays for the physician to review and diagnose.May require travel and follow up with local radiologists Contact the ancillary services to align follow up care and promote the communication between all parties Develop a streamline process for the message, written or verbal, to patient after review with the physician Any additional duties as assigned by the manager Physical Requirements: Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and/or feel objects. Position requires employees to work in close quarters, and on their feet 4-5 hours or more, at a time. Must be able to climb, pull, push, squat and/or kneel. Ability to demonstrate exercises properly without limitations. Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs. Average lift 25-50 lbs.

Created: 2024-10-22