Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Beloit Health System is adding a Medical Assistant to our team at Beloit Clinic in Internal Medicine.

• Shift: 1st
• Schedule: 8a-5p
• Hours per week: 36 hours per week
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department: Internal Medicine

In this Medical Assistant position the Medical Assistant will assist the licensed health care professional in performing a variety of tasks including rooming patients, monitoring patient flow, returning phone messages, obtaining patient histories and vital signs, administering medications, assisting with diagnostic procedures and/or treatments, maintaining the patient's medical record, stocking rooms and assisting with medical emergencies. The Medical Assistant will assist with scheduling appointments, completing pre- certifications, completing patient forms - i.e. FMLA, short-term, long-term disability forms, etc. refilling medications per protocol, assisting with clinical duties, ordering supplies, and cleaning exam rooms.

The Medical Assistant will:

• Prepare patient documentation and medical record in preparation for appointment.
• Escort patient to room, obtains vitals and updates medical record, which would include a brief medical history or chief complaint, current medication, allergies, smoking status, pain status, immunization status, and all meaningful use data collection.
• Prepare patient for examination or procedure.
• Ensure consent is signed and dated for procedures and performs "Time out" with Physician/LIP when appropriate.
• Assist Physician/LIP with examinations and/or procedures.
• Administer medications ordered by Physicians/LIP and update medical record after administering medication.
• Maintain and update accurate electronic medical record.
• Receive and handle telephone calls to department. Assist with triaging calls under the supervision of a licensed health care professional.
• Assist Physician/LIP with educating the patient and families.
• Demonstrate effectiveness and courtesy in scheduling patients for appointments.
• Ensure patient safety while handling, transporting and providing medications to patients; protects patients from various hazards, falls, disease exposure, etc.
• Review basic physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families.
• Adhere to infection control policies.
• Demonstrate ability to navigate efficiently computer software applicable to department.
• Perform unit specific duties according to established unit-based competencies.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Ensure appropriate supplies are on hand
• Assure timely completion of assigned duties.

Job Requirements:

• Certified or Registered as Medical Assistant at time of employment
• Must be CPR certified within 3 months of hire
• Strong critical thinking abilities
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication and counseling skills
• Two years clinical experience desirable
• Willingness to learn phlebotomy and point of care labs

Apply today to join our team!