Certified Medical Assistant Bariatrics Part Time Days

Desert Regional Medical Center is a 385-bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and level 2 trauma facility with an innovative, patient centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department.  Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement & spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics. 

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources. 
• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement. 
• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner. 
• Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan by taking vital signs, history, medication listing, assessing visual acuity and determining chief complaint. Assesses patients’ physical and mental status. 
• Completes all necessary documentation in the patient’s medical record in accordance with practice’s charting policy. 
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and medical procedures  
• Administers prescribed oral medications and gives intramuscular and subcutaneous and intradermal injections. Performs venipunctures, CLIA-Waived and non-CLIA Waived lab testing. 
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors.  This includes cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments in accordance with practice policies. Stocks rooms in preparation for the daily work schedule. Takes inventory of medical and exam room supplies. 
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances. 
• Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by the physicians. Notifies appropriate insurance personnel to pre-certify surgeries or tests ordered by the physician or other health care provider, which require pre-certification by the insurance company. 
• Answering office phones, assisting front desk in scheduling appointments and directing calls appropriately. 
• Assists in checking out patients and assists them with referral processing and scheduling process 
• Assist in other functions of the physician practice as needed 

*Note:  Although the term “physician” is used throughout this job description; it is recognized that this position will also assist with other healthcare professionals including nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES: 

Maintains positive, helpful and caring attitude toward patients, co-workers, and physicians. 

1. Initiates patient intake process

            a. Cleans and prepares exam room for next patient prior to bringing patient in room.

            b. Greets patient by name and escorts patient through the care process; identifies self and explains role during visit.

            c. Interviews patient for medication history ensuring accuracy of medications and doses. 

d. Obtains anthropometrics including, height, weight, blood pressure/pulse, waist measurement, and temperature.

            e. Assists patient with undressing and explains exam procedure.

            f. Notifies physician of abnormal vital signs.

2. Assists Physicians

            a. Assists physician with patient physical exams, dry sterile dressings, cultures or other tasks ordered by physician.

            b. Performs other procedures as determined by the unit and when directed.

            c. Arranges scheduling of appointments: e.g., follow-up appointments, education and consultations.

            d. Ensures physician completes consultation and requisition forms as needed. Prepare and send referrals to the appropriate location as needed.

            e. Pr