ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1____ Accesses comprehensive medical history in the electronic medical record system prior to visit. Greets patients utilizing AIDET and escorts patient to exam room.

2____ Patient Assessment/Documentation

3____ Care of Patient

4____ Communication of laboratory and imaging results

5____ Provides and explains educational materials to patients such as diet sheets, exercise guidelines and disease process information as directed by physician.

6____ Management of Information

• Fills out required forms for various procedures such as Consent to Treat, ABN’s, etc.

7____ Restocks supplies and equipment:

8____ Maintains proficiency in special procedures where applicable, including but not limited to audiometric screening, Titmus vision screening, pulmonary function testing, EKG, BAT, vasectomies, paps, treadmills, lab related duties (see attached), inoculations, excisional biopsies, CPR and AED use.

9____ Adheres to our confidentiality policy which includes verbal, written, computer generated, computer accessed and recorded information to patients and their family members. Reviews applicable ROI (Release of Information) form prior to discussions with someone other than the patient. Is responsible for protection of confidentiality of data at all times.

10____Demonstrates and understands the importance of all staff members being prepared to take on additional duties or relinquishing existing duties in order to maintain efficient running of the practice. The Office Manager reserves the right to re-distribute duties and functions among staff members.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reports all incidents (patient and self), near misses and adverse events. Reports and

identifies any quality or safety issues to ensure that feedback and input needed for

process improvement is communicated to management.

waste policies and protocols and maintaining a clean working environment.

electronic or oral disclosure.

communicated or stored using any medium including oral communication.

In addition, the associate will seek to protect patient information from inadvertent

use or disclosure by adhering to hospital policies.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Formal Training Required:

Must have successfully completed course work necessary to take certification test to obtain CMA/RMA.

Must maintain CPR certification. If not certified prior to employment, employer will certify as part of orientation.

Experience Required:

Prior medical office experience preferred, but not required.

Licensure Required:

Indiana Drivers License

Must hold a valid and current CMA/RMA certification.

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust and temperature extremes. Some exposure to wind, rain and snow when driving between Kosciusko Community Hospital/KMG locations.

Other:

Demonstrates age appropriate competency skills and knowledge, ability to perform skills specific to patient population identified in unit specific skill list. Ages of patients served in office include infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Must demonstrate ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Must demonstrate ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.

Must demonstrate ability to interact efficiently and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.

Must demonstrate excellent telephone skills and etiquette.

Proficient computer skills.

Education

• High School or better