Medical Assistant

Company: The Staff Pad
Location: Helena
Posted on: October 11, 2024

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible to provide general direct and indirect patient care duties, in the clinic setting, under the direct supervision of a physician. Key Responsibilities: Intake of patients, verify and record clinical data and health information. Administer clinical quality measures and update medical records. Use appropriate interventions and strategies considering culture, language, age, gender, and other factors. Demonstrate knowledge of the medical assistant scope of practice and incorporate holistic patient-centered, team-based care. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure the functionality of practice operations and provide excellent patient care. Monitor practice schedules for changes or updates. Assist with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits. Monitor the environment for compliance with continual accreditation readiness. Guide patients through the healthcare system, ensuring they arrive at appointments on time and prepared. Provide emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care. Serve as a patient advocate, assisting patients in navigating the care continuum to facilitate effective, quality care and improved patient satisfaction and outcomes. Assist with referrals to appropriate specialists for diagnosis or treatment. Adhere to the limitations of the medical assistant role, including not triaging patients, not providing care prior to provider evaluation, and not identifying as a nurse. May float to other areas when not needed in the assigned area. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: 1-year preferred healthcare experience. EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Successful completion of a medical assistant program is beneficial. This position may qualify for a training assignment, with conditions stated in writing at the time of hire. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: Enrollment in medical assistant training program (company provided) with certification required at the end of the training period. --s-p-m1-- By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Monster to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer's data processor SonicJobs. See SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions

Keywords: The Staff Pad, Great Falls , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Helena, Montana