Medical Assistant, MDVIP

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. At our MDVIP/Platinum Health practice, we believe healthcare should be personal, proactive, and centered on each patient's unique needs. We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant who is passionate about delivering a world-class patient experience. If you thrive in a relationship-focused environment where quality of care comes before quantity, we invite you to join our team. Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community. Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Dan Bradford, and Dr. Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place. In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 800 diverse team members. As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region. Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care. What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients like family. Job Summary: Assist in the delivery of patient care and EMR utilizationWork directly with and assists physicians, nurses, other office staff Job Duties / Responsibilities: Includes, but not limited to the following categories below: Rooming MA Obtain and document height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and oxygen saturation. Report abnormal readings/findings. Report patient complaints, questions, or concernsReport changes in patient status immediatelyChart prep, which includes: Lab results, scan reports, and other diagnosticsMedication listsConsult notes or hospital discharge summariesRequired documentation/patient data entryChecking for open gaps and entering orders as needed for annual screenings to meet quality measuresWork follow-up lists to obtain medical records or assist in scheduling, a vital part of chart preparation.Enter patients allergies, medications, medical, social, surgical, and family histories, cancer screenings, as well as, patients other physiciansReview patients medication list and keep it up to dateComply with MIPS requirementsPrepare patients for examination and/or proceduresKeep exam and procedure rooms stocked with necessary supplies, linens, and instruments Complete weekly inventory of exam room and procedure room supplies and submit order to Practice ManagerMonitor oxygen tanks and replace when emptyOther possible duties: May clean autoclave and change water weekly. Run control sterilization per protocol monthly. Clean and check full maintenance of autoclave quarterly. Clean door gasket bi-annually. Foreign language interpretation for patients and providers. This only applies to those who meet criteria to be an interpreter. Lead MA Assist with completion of visit note and send to other providers as neededAssist with completion of professional billingAssist with CPOE computerized physician order entryAssist with scheduling blood orders and diagnostic testsWork follow-up lists to obtain medical records or assist in scheduling May call patients with normal lab or diagnostic resultsAssist physicians and practice manager with tasks as neededThe following may be performed after completion of required training and will be performed with physician supervision: Injections, such as flu shots, steroid injections, etc All MAs Assist with procedures such as mole removals or pap testsPerform EKGsPerform diagnostic swabs, such as COVID and flu swabsTransport specimens to lab or schedule lab pick-upDuring patient emergencies, may act as a runner to obtain needed supplies and/or vital signsReplace laundry bags and sharps containers as neededWipe down chairs/tables between patientsFollow isolation precautions