Riverside Health · 1 day ago
Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine of Denbigh
Riverside Medical Care Center Denbigh - Newport News, Virginia
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expRiverside Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Medical Assistant for their Internal Medicine of Denbigh practice. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for various patient care, technical, and clerical functions, ensuring quality and safe care while assisting the physician and practice manager.
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Responsibilities
Maintains excellent clinical competency by adhering to the standard clinical expectations for Riverside Medical Group. This includes updating, verifying, and maintaining patient records by properly interviewing the patient and confirming purpose of visit. Prepares patient for examination by obtaining vital signs proficiently (including manual vital signs when mechanical devices are not available). Prepare and sanitize exam rooms before and after patient appointments. Administer medications and vaccines under the supervision of a physician. Assists with processing prescription refill requests for approval and forwarding to pharmacies. Maintains medical inventory of supplies and keeps exam rooms stocked appropriately. Keeps any necessary equipment in operating order and facilitating preventive maintenance when needed. Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations with scope of practice, HIPAA, and OSHA standards. Completes all required competencies and education to maintain skill level to provide safe patient care
Acts as a liaison between physician and patient, by providing support and comfort to patients and families during clinic visits and procedures as needed, including chaperoning during sensitive examinations. Demonstrates excellent customer service to include providing timely patient response and follow up by phone and electronic means. Manages patient expectations with clear explanations (i.e., informing patients about delays as appropriate) and effectively manages the providers' patient schedules. Assists patients with providing access to care with appointments, referrals, and providing necessary information. Assists with patient education per protocol and direct provider instruction to include directions in the after-visit summary within the electronic medical record
Exhibits knowledge of lab procedures to include specimen collection, phlebotomy, point of care testing, and use of ABN’s (if applicable in hired practice). Properly processes, packages, and sends specimens to correct laboratory. Obtains preauthorization when needed. Proficient in managing point of care logs and documenting point of care testing accurately in the electronic health record
Follows insurance carrier guidelines and Medicare regulations. Maintains a working knowledge of ICD9 and CPT coding and seeks assistance as needed. Obtains prior authorizations when needed. Schedules tests and specialist visits within network limitations
Supports productivity goals to maximize use of facility resources to meet patient demand. Maximizes physician visits so that productivity targets are met. Assists and contributes to meet quality measures for the organization
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Program Graduate, Medical Assistant
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Upon Hire
CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire
CCMA - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Upon Hire
Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Upon Hire
Medical Assistant (MA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) Upon Hire
Preferred
1 year Clinical experience
Company
Riverside Health
Riverside Health is a non-profit, integrated network of hospitals, physicians, continuing care facilities, wellness centers, etc.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-11Corporate Round
Leadership Team
L. Shawn Nelson
AVP Finance & CFO, Lifelong Health
Frankye Myers, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Senior Vice President / System Chief Nursing Officer
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