Medical Assistant IR/PAE

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Interventional Radiology (IR) Medical Assistant is responsible for the pre-op and post-op care of all IR patients. The IR Medical Assistant performs work as required and functions as an effective member of the IR team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Make Pre-op call to the patient one week prior to the procedure explaining pre-operative instructions.
• Send post-op prescriptions to the patient’s pharmacy before the day of the procedure. These can be sent electronically, by fax or phoned in.
• Call patient on the day of consult for review of medical history and current medications.
• Reconciliation of patient medications.
• Coordinate with Pathology for biopsy pickup along with completing any information that may need to be sent along with the specimen.
• Patient Pre-Op including start of IVs and screening questionnaires.
• Monitors patient vitals both pre-op and post-op and notifies nurse or physician of any vital changes.
• Post-Op procedures including proper documentation, patient/family transport communication
• Changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and performs other first aid procedures.
• Uses CPR skills when necessary.
• Review discharge instructions with patient.
• Ensures proper hand off of responsibilities once their task is completed.
• Scan inventory used for patients outside of the procedure room in the inventory management system
• Remove used linens and restock linens.
• Unpack and restock inventory.
• Assist in procedure room turnover.
• Monitors hazardous material box.
• Regularly adheres and supports compliance and accreditation efforts as assigned including, but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA & CMS guidelines for Parts C & D on General Compliance and Fraud, Waste & Abuse.
• If needed, assists front desk with patient chart prep, scheduling and phone calls.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.

Requirements

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Medical Assistant Certification or Registration required.
• BLS certification required.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Ability to perform well in stressful situations.
• Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR, Practice Management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Project Management.
• Vendor relations (for those MA’s that are required to order office and clinical supplies).
• Knowledge of database management.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program required. Medical Assistant Certification required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 6 months experience working within a physician’s office desired. Interventional Radiology and/or Urology experience desired.