Medical Assistant in Northwestern Associates in Surgery, Part Time (M-F 8-4:30)

Medical Assistant in Northwestern Associates in Surgery, Part Time (M-F 8-4:30)NMC is currently recruiting a MA in Associates in Surgery. The position is part-time (48 hours bi-weekly), day shift M-F. Northwestern Medical Center's mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With "people" as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.Hourly Range: $18.00 USD to $25.59 USDJOB SUMMARY:The Medical Assistant assists the Physician or Provider with daily operations of the clinic. Provides direct patient care rooming patients updating electronic health record, performing necessary ordered procedures and visit preparation. Assists in throughput of the clinic. Assists with order management and patient follow up.PRE-REQUISITES:Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. MA certification or LNA preferredExperience: Prior patient care experience preferred.Other: Excellent computer, interpersonal and organizational skills required. Able to problem solve and suggest improvements to work processes. Must perform work with a high level of accuracy. Previous experience with electronic medical records preferred. Must be willing to cross train to the Patient Access Representative role and perform clerical duties as needed, as well as cross train and assist in other departments within Physician Services.RELATIONSHIPS:Reports To: Director of Business OperationsOther Contacts: Director and Manager of Clinical Operations, Physician office staff, hospital employees, volunteers, patients, families, other health care providersSCOPE:Machinery or Equipment Used: computer, basic office equipment, basic patient monitoring equipment, pt transport devices and aides,Physical Demands: Use proper body mechanics then assisting a patient, lift 30 lbs., frequent walking and standingWorking Conditions: Medical office setting with exam rooms, exposure to infectious diseases and contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.Required Protective Equipment: PPE as patient condition and situation dictatesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Performs chart managementOrganizes patient flow and confirms schedulesCollects appropriate dataSends and receives patient information2. Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by:Talks with and listens to patients/team membersReports pertinent, concise informationComplete timely clinical documentation/order entryProtects confidentiality of patient/colleagues3. Manages self and resources effectivelyAcknowledges limits of experience and capabilityIdentifies learning needs and seeks resourcesUtilizes equipment and supplies appropriatelyMaintain clean, orderly environment of careEnsures traffic control in "sensitive areas"Seeks out and accepts feedbackRequests assistance appropriately4. Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternativesOrganizes multitask workloadPrioritizes tasks/workCollects/integrates data from multiple sourcesIncorporates appropriate skills in all interactions and delivery of care includingPerform and document pre-visit planning or appropriate pre-visit interview/process/evaluations to ensure accurate and timely information is obtained from patient and delivered to the health care provider5. Perform duties as required to ensure compliance with ACO, PCMH or other regulatory or certification requirementsEquipment use and managementSelect Point of Care testingAssisting patients with ambulatingProviding information from provider to patient6. Demonstrates the clinic specific skills requisite for unit/patient population servedSee clinic specific competenciesPerform administrative and certain clerical duties under the direction of a physician and/or advanced practice providerCollects appropriate and accurate information from the patient, provider and insurance agencies to efficiently register a patient for a procedure or test with minimal errorsUses computer systems accurately to complete registration and order review or retrievalRecognizes the information needs specific to insurance providers/billing software, etc. to resolve and prevent issuesRequests and explain information in a manner that the patient can understand7. Efficiently and accurately performs clinical duties to ensure quality service in support of NMC's mission of providing exceptional care to the community:Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinationsEnsure patient rooms and instruments are cleaned before every patient visit to maintain infection control standardsObtains patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight and reports findings to Physician or Advanced Practice ProviderEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.