Medical Assistant

Treat clients with dignity, in a professional and considerate manner.

 Develop and maintain data tracking on client nursing assessments, lab and medical appointments and assist with ensuring timely completion.

 Assist with inventory tracking and ensuring nursing supplies and lab supplies are ordered as appropriate and at the direction of the Health Services Director (HSD).

 Ensure office supplies are ordered when needed and as appropriate. All orders must be approved by the HSD.

 Assist the Nurse Appointment Coordinator (NAC) with the medical/lab appointment schedule and assist with obtaining medical records from these appointments.

 File Medical Records in the appropriate client file as assigned by the HSD.

 Fax and/or e-mail medical records and Physician Orders to Medical Providers and pharmacy services as directed by the HSD.

 Prepare client records and files for all internal medical clinic appointments, ensuring the Medical Provider has all the information and documentation information required.

 Attend weekly Medical Director prep meeting to ensure knowledge of all clients who will be seen.

 Be an active participant of the interdisciplinary team – attending meetings and advocating for clients as appropriate.

 Willingness to obtain training and maintain certification as a certified Phlebotomist.

 Prepare lab requisitions for all client lab work.

 Answer the Day Program phone and direct calls to the appropriate person.

 Monitor the doors of the Day Program and welcome visitors. Ensure all visitors register as a quest. Accept packages and ensure packages are routed to the correct personnel.

 Purge Medical Records as trained and as directed by the HSD.

 Assist with client personal needs and with client assignments as directed by the HSD.

 Assist the nurses and dietician with obtaining weights monthly and as ordered while ensure accuracy.

 Responsible for Appointment Packets for each client and every appointment. Ensure packets are provided to the person transporting the client to the appointment.

 Create NPO or Hold med sheets as needed for appointments and lab work. Ensure NPO sheets have been e-mailed to the appointment group e-mail list to be posted in the client home.

 Develop and e-mail weekly medical appointment calendar to the appropriate appointment e-mail groups.

 Must attend all required trainings/meetings and remain current on all required Open Arms Care certifications and training.

 Be familiar with CMS regulations as these apply to an ICF/IID.

 Participate in additional committees as assigned, or volunteer.

 Other job duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Cleveland, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person