Medical Assistant Senior Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine

Medical Assistant Senior Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program Required
• 3 years of relevant experience working in a physician practice or healthcare setting Required
• Experience working as a Medical Assistant (MA), Paramedic, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Nurse (RN) Required
• Experience using EPIC Required
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within 120 Days
• One of the following Required within 120 Days: AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), AMT Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), NHA Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA), NCCT Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), NAHP Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for training new staff using standard work and may act as clinical preceptor.
• Serves as SME/resource to the dept/unit/practice in areas such as quality, performance improvement, and electronic health records (EPIC Superuser) efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit/admission, and providing specific services and education as determined by the providers in accordance with licensure and policy.
• Responsible for surgical and procedural scheduling or panel management (depending on type of practice).
• Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit/admission, and providing specific services and education as determined by the providers in accordance with licensure and policy.
• Performs necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updated. Includes maintenance and monitoring of electronic health record in basket.
• Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
• Greets and communicates with patients and significant others in a manner consistent with caring and respect. Communicates, collaborates and anticipates the needs of the other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.
• Collects and monitors patient data, reporting patient data and patient needs as directed. Documents care consistent with documentation guidelines, and patient chargeable items/services according to standards.
• Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.
• Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an EPIC Superuser Preferred