Medical Assistant Scribe, Full Time, Paradise Dermatology

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP within six months of hire.: Preferred
• Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required

Essential Functions:

• Prepares referral letters as directed by the physician, via dictation or summary, of the medical record. Ensures letters are mailed or faxed on a daily basis to all physicians involved in patient’s care, and with all copies of pertinent reports or tests attached. Researches contact information for referring physicians, coordinates referrals, prepares operative reports, makes phone calls and performs other clerical tasks as assigned.
• Spots mistakes or inconsistencies in medical documentation and checks to correct information. Ensures all clinical data, lab or other test results, and the interpretation of the results by the physician are recorded accurately in the medical record. Alerts physician when chart is incomplete.
• Complies with specific standards and legal/ethical requirements for preparing medical documents and for keeping patient information confidential. Collects, organizes and catalogs data for Physician Quality Reporting System and other quality improvement efforts. Formats for submission. Assists in developing and maintaining systems to track patient follow-up and compliance.
• Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients. Maintains a patient recall system, including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals and transfers.
• Obtains vital signs. Reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician. Performs audiometry and vision testing. Performs venipunctures as ordered.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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