Medical Assistant

Company: Steward Health Care System
Location: West Jordan
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

Location: Steward Medical Group - WestPosted Date: 4/9/2021Position SummaryThe role of the Medical Assistant (MA) is to provide outstanding support to physicians and healthcare providers while providing exceptional care to patients and customers within the clinical scope of an MA. The MA ensures that patients are welcomed in a warm and friendly manner and sees that their needs and expectations are met. MA's are responsible for ensuring the smooth operations in the fast-paced environment of the clinic with the goal of a positive patient experience with every encounter. Key Responsibilities:Coordinates with clinic staff to ensure a positive patient flow and waiting room experiencePlace patients in exam rooms after registration, ensuring that chart reflects current complaint/condition, medical history, and any test results appropriate to follow-up visits. Take appropriate vital signs and document in chart.Assists provider with collection, documentation, processing, and verification of information related to patient care in an EMR systemObtains authorizations to perform tests, procedures, or referrals to outside providers.Set-up room and/or equipment, and stock with up to date required supplies for patient careMaintain cleanliness of clinic areas, exam rooms and medical implements before and after patient use. Uses bleach solution or antimicrobial solution for cleaning as appropriate.Performs and/or assists physician with tests/procedures available in the office per their orders and in accordance with established safety and infection control procedures.Ensures that blood or tissue samples are sent to appropriate referral laboratory.Assist with contacting pharmacies for new or refill prescriptions per physician approval.Coordinate patient's office visit discharge and if needed assists in arranging for diagnostic tests or referral exams.Cleans, sterilizes, and packages surgical instruments/packs in the office setting.Prepares all charts for next day's appointments by reviewing physician notes to determine what must be available for the visit. To include retrieving x-rays, lab results, etc.Maintains and rotates appropriate supplies/medications to be stocked in exam rooms. Appropriately discards any out of date medications.Interacts professionally with patient/family.Always maintains HIPAA confidentialityMinimum Requirements: Knowledge of medical terminologyGraduate of Medical Assistant training program Preferred Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalentOne-year experienceCPR/FA CertificationBenefits Offered:Steward Medical Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, with multiple options to fit your needs.Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsNo deductibles apply to services provided by a Steward providerOffice visit copays are $0 when a member uses a Steward providerMental health and substance abuse visits have a $0 copay for all in-network providersDentalVisionFlex spendingLife InsuranceShort- and Long-term disabilityTuition reimbursement401kwith company matchPaid time offTuition ReimbursementAbout Steward Health Care SystemsSteward Health Care is the largest private, tax-paying physician-led health care network in the United States. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Steward operates 35 hospitals in the United States and the country of Malta that regularly receive top awards for quality and safety. The company employs approximately 42,000 health care professionals. The Steward network includes multiple urgent care centers and skilled nursing facilities, substantial behavioral health services, over 7,900 beds under management, and approximately 2.2 million full risk covered lives through the company's managed care and health insurance services.The Steward Health Care Network includes 5,000 physicians across 800 communities who help to provide more than 12 million patient encounters per year. Steward Medical Group, the company's employed physician group, provides more than six million patient encounters per year. The Steward Hospital Group operates hospitals in Malta and nine states across the U.S., including Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah.Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.Additional InformationSteward Medical Group is taking additional necessary preparations to ensure patients can receive compassionate care in safe, carefully managed environment - with confidence and without fear.Our Safe and Ready program consists of a rigorous [three-point] standard ensuring patient safety, confidence and convenience. Any COVID-19 related care takes place in designated areas away from other patients and their families. A stringent cleaning policy has been implemented throughout our facilities.A strictly controlled visitor and mask policy is required for patient and colleague safety.

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