Medical Assistant Orthopedic Surgery 6829 N 72ST FT
Location: Nebraska Neb! raska
Description: Alegent Health is employing Medical Assistant Orthopedic Surgery 6829 N 72ST FT right now, this position will be placed in Nebraska. More details about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Alegent Creighton Health is the largest not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare provider in Nebraska and southwest Iowa with 11 acute care hospitals, a specialty spine hospital, freestanding inpatient psychiatric and skilled nursing facilities and more than 100 Alegent Creighton Clinic locations. As the primary teaching partner of Creighton University’s health sciences schools, Alegent Creighton Health and Alegent Creighton Clinic are committed to teaching the health professionals of the future.
Our commitment to our patients and their families is high, but th! e return on that commitment is even higher. We are committed t! o our employees by ensuring we hire individuals who also believe in enriching the lives of those we serve. If this sounds like you - apply today and join the Alegent Creighton Health team! We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Medical Assistant
Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
Performs/directs patient care services including, but not limited to, admission interview, accurate documentation and timely patient flow.
Ensures priority care is provided to patients in an emergency situation.
Ensures patient is appropriately prepared for care encounter.
Prepares/obtains patient medical records and other information/documentation pertinent to patient encounter.
Assists healthcare providers with exams, treatments, procedures and testing as directed.
Ensures appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to the above.
Schedules and provides patient instruction(s) for tests, treatments and hospital ad! missions, following correct insurance protocol. (Ie. Pre-certification, referrals, chart documentation, etc.).
Provides patient and family education pertaining to healthcare management, disease process, treatment, test(s), medication and follow-up under direct supervision of the health care provider.
Maintain/update patient education materials and consent forms.
Receives, prioritizes, documents and responds to incoming calls as appropriate.
Notifies patients of lab and diagnostic test results under the direct supervision of the health care provider.
Experience Preferred::
Successful completion of externship requirements as defined by graduating school.
One or more years of ancillary healthcare experience in an ambulatory health care setting. Bilingual -Spanish.
Education and/or Licensure-Certification:
Must meet one of the following criteria:
CMA: requires active certifica! tion as a Certified Medical Assistant by AAMA or a National Certified M! edical Assistant (NCMA) through the National Center for Competency Testing.
RMA: requires active registration as a Registered Medical Assistant by AMT.
MA: requires successful completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program/School.
Certification or registration required within 24 months of hire.
Med Aide or Med Aide 40 course and certification required. Course will be provided by Alegent Creighton Health within first week of hire.
BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire.
Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following:
American Red Cross: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute: CPR, PRO, must say Professional Level-with AED, and American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Knowledge/Skill/Abilities:
Knowledge of:
organizational policies, regulations and pro! cedures, medical assistant theory and practice, medical equipment and instruments, risk management, quality improvement and infection control, ICD-9 and CPT coding and insurance protocols.
Skills as demonstrated through:
successful completion of job specific competency checklist, continuous accurate verbal and written communication, establishing and maintaining cooperative and collaborative working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public, continuous time, resource and task management.
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This position starts available on: Wed, 04 Dec 2013 16:59:49 GMT
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