What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical assistant position at Campbell County Health?
ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH
Campbell County Health (CCH) is the most comprehensive healthcare provider in the State of Wyoming. Certified as an Area Trauma Hospital, Campbell County Health includes Campbell County Memorial Hospital, an acute care, community hospital in Gillette;
Campbell County Medical Group with nearly 20 clinics; The Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center long-term care center and the Powder River Surgery Center.
We are dedicated to excellence every day
To be responsive to our employee’s needs we offer :
Can accrue up to 192 PTO hours per year (increases with tenure)
Medical / Dental / Vision
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Savings Account
403(b) with employer match
Employee Assistance program
Life & AD&D Insurance
Employee and Spouse Occupational Health Program
And more! Click here to learn more about our full benefits package
JOB SUMMARY
Provides medical assistance under the supervision of a Provider or nursing staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Obtains appropriate patient medical history necessary to perform diagnostic procedures as ordered : radiology, laboratory, audiometry (if applicable), and spirometry.
- Performs proper patient / specimen identification. Obtains and labels specimens appropriately and completely according to policy.
- Performs patient intake of information, documents patient care, and data collection appropriately in patient records.
- Assist physician / provider with patient exams, including but not limited to patient positioning, collection of specimens, performance of non-invasive procedures, and general patient support.
- Performs invasive procedures under the direct supervision of the clinic physician / provider.
- Obtains blood specimens in a timely manner by venous puncture on patients of all ages without undue stress or injury to the patient while adhering to universal precautions procedures.
- Retrieves test results and clinical documents.
- Populates lab results into appropriate flow sheets accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Maintains quality and safety compliance of the lab equipment.
- Verifies accurate handling of all lab samples couriered from the clinic.
- Ensures superior ongoing patient satisfaction and customer service.
- Communicates effectively with internal and external customers.
- Maintains professional standards related to clinical practices, and continuing education.
- Maintains a safe and clean environment.
- Practices fiscal responsibility and accountability.
- Maintains adequate stock of supplies by monitoring par levels.
- Assists with scheduling, reception and computer work as needed.
- Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and / or financial practices.
- Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
- May be required to work in other clinic environments according to distribution of staff and patient loads.
- Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Education
- High School Diploma / GED required.
- Certification
- Medical Assistant Certification required within 18 months of hire date. See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications / Education Requirements Policy.
- Experience
- One year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
- Phlebotomy experience preferred.
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Last updated : 2024-06-09