FirstHealth Physician Group
CMA/LPN/Paramedic (Clinic Tech)
FirstHealth Physician Group, Carthage, North Carolina, United States, 28327
Job Title
Medical Assistant Overview
Obtain vital signs and general health information for patient chart and prepares patient for examination. Assists the provider as needed with examinations and procedures. Assists in the collection of laboratory specimens and performance of tests on patients as ordered by the provider or arranges for patient testing, admissions and referrals. Enters and records patient information in charts in a concise and accurate manner. Responsibilities
Position Specific Competencies: In addition to the following essential position competencies, other competencies may be required to meet changing organization needs. Uses an appropriate problem-solving approach to plan services. Obtains vital signs and general health information for patient chart and prepares patients for examination. Maintains patient health record in an up-to-date status especially regarding pain assessment and current medication sheet. Assures documentation is complete, concise and correct. Prepares and maintains exam rooms and medical equipment for patient visits. Contributes to plan of care for individuals and groups of patients utilizing all principles to reduce medication errors when handling or calling in medications or refills. Demonstrates initiative in suggesting and implementing problem solving approaches and planning performance of service. Prepares and maintains exam rooms and medical equipment for patient visits regarding all safety checks and HIPAA guidelines and adapt same HIPAA principles to chart documentation and exposure as well as discussing PHI in front of anyone other than patient. Triages patients and enters accurate and concise data into the EMR while paying attention to spelling and clarity. Navigates the EMR system in an efficient manner. Facilitates quality care management thru best practice utilization of the clinic EMR. Qualifications
Education/formal training/licensure/certifications/experience: Must have a valid NC LPN License, NC Paramedic or AEMT Certification, or CMA Certification for a national accredited organization. Minimum one year of work experience in a primary care medical clinic or similar environment preferred.
Medical Assistant Overview
Obtain vital signs and general health information for patient chart and prepares patient for examination. Assists the provider as needed with examinations and procedures. Assists in the collection of laboratory specimens and performance of tests on patients as ordered by the provider or arranges for patient testing, admissions and referrals. Enters and records patient information in charts in a concise and accurate manner. Responsibilities
Position Specific Competencies: In addition to the following essential position competencies, other competencies may be required to meet changing organization needs. Uses an appropriate problem-solving approach to plan services. Obtains vital signs and general health information for patient chart and prepares patients for examination. Maintains patient health record in an up-to-date status especially regarding pain assessment and current medication sheet. Assures documentation is complete, concise and correct. Prepares and maintains exam rooms and medical equipment for patient visits. Contributes to plan of care for individuals and groups of patients utilizing all principles to reduce medication errors when handling or calling in medications or refills. Demonstrates initiative in suggesting and implementing problem solving approaches and planning performance of service. Prepares and maintains exam rooms and medical equipment for patient visits regarding all safety checks and HIPAA guidelines and adapt same HIPAA principles to chart documentation and exposure as well as discussing PHI in front of anyone other than patient. Triages patients and enters accurate and concise data into the EMR while paying attention to spelling and clarity. Navigates the EMR system in an efficient manner. Facilitates quality care management thru best practice utilization of the clinic EMR. Qualifications
Education/formal training/licensure/certifications/experience: Must have a valid NC LPN License, NC Paramedic or AEMT Certification, or CMA Certification for a national accredited organization. Minimum one year of work experience in a primary care medical clinic or similar environment preferred.