Community Health Systems, Inc.

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JOB SUMMARY: Performs duties under the supervision of the Site Manager; Medical Assistant Tier 2 (MA 2) will closely work with the Registered Nurse and Provider/s in all clinical-related duties; prepares patients for medical office visits by charting in electronic health records (EHR) and preparing necessary paperwork as required; MA's adhere to the Medical Board of California scope of practice; responsible for following all clinical protocols/guidelines, objectives, philosophy and personnel policies of Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHSI). DESCRIPTION OF KEY FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Will smile; speak in a courteous and friendly manner with patients, visitors and staff members. • Responsible for participating in quality improvement projects/activities and accountable for quality measures and PCMH. • Shall report to the Site Manager for administrative related duties. Shall work closely with the Registered Nurse for clinically related duties. • Communicates any form of safety concerns within the care facility to the clinical authorities. • Create an incident report regarding the observed safety concerns within the care facility. • Shall complete clinically related tasks as delegated by the RN/Providers. Shall do the tray setup, obtaining patient consent and assist Provider in assigned procedures. • Follows all clinical protocols/guidelines and Universal Precautions. Enforces infection control measures within the care facility following CDC Guidelines. • Identifies and addresses problems with the use of daily huddles and communicates across the care team. • Per Providers' order and/or under "standing orders" with the supervision of the RN, MA will perform clinical procedures within the California MA scope of practice. • Returns calls to patients and documents all communications in EHR; follows all guidelines of CHSI patient communication protocol. • Adheres to medication reconciliation protocol and other important information into EHR prior to seeing the Provider. • Participates in training as directed/required by the Director of Nursing/RN to provide better patient care such as learning evidence-based approaches to self-management support, proactively addressing the needs of patients/families in the community, cultural competency and effective communication. • Assists in necessary training and development of medical assistant peers as directed. • Maintains a safe, clean, and stocked environment at all times. Notify RN/Site Manager of any area or equipment that needs repair. • Handles emergencies appropriately and seek qualified help when required per CHSI policy and protocols. • Ensures patient readiness prior to entering the care facility by having them to undergo proper screening and educating them when necessary. • Shall chaperone/assist the patient with the RN/Provider as required by policy. • Completes all required charting. Review Providers' orders and ensures they are followed/completed. • Obtain patient's signature on all forms where it is required. • Maintains timeliness of specimens through the use of the laboratory report. • Shall scan patients' paperwork in EHR as required. • Complete daily calibration logs as required by the RN. • Translate for patients and Providers as necessary. • Shall participate in Outreach Services within their scope of practice. • Position requires direct patient care only. • Perform all other duties as directed either formally or informally, verbally or in writing. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. • Must be flexible and cross-trained with different specialties within the scope of the organization (Family Practice, Women's Health, Behavioral Health, Pediatric, etc.). • Possess strong customer service skills in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to interact and negotiate with co-workers, management, vendors and others as necessary. • A high standard of professionalism and professional ethics and conduct is expected in speech, manner, attitude, actions and appearance at all times. • Possess strong interpersonal and social skills and, ability to work well with others. • Adapt effectively with changing situations and stressful environment. • Ability to perform tasks related to physical activity to complete the responsibilities of the position. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: • High School graduate or equivalent • (Back Office) Medical Assistant Certificate required from an accredited school • Current BLS Certificate required and must be maintained • Minimum of 2 years' experience and, Venipuncture, Injection and Phlebotomy Certifications required • 2 to 5 years' experience as Medical Assistant. • Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience preferred.