POSITION TITLE: ASC CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE  

 

DEPARTMENT:     ASC

 

LOCATION:          ALL ASC LOCATIONS

 

DATE: NOVEMBER 30, 2015   RVD. 10/19                     

 

CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT                

 

REPORTS TO: CHARGE NURSE                                

 

Maintains all endoscope equipment in a safe, efficient manner according to OSHA, SGNA, and manufacture guidelines. Maintain work environment in keeping with infection control guidelines to promote quality patient care. Functions within the philosophy, policies and procedures of the ASC and represents the practice within and outside the organization. Works cooperatively with all other staff members. This position reports to the Charge Nurse and ASC Director .

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                  

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+--------------------------+--------------------------+--------------------------+ | % OF TIME | ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: | MEASURED BY: | +--------------------------+--------------------------+--------------------------+

 

+--------------------------+--------------------------+--------------------------+ |   | CLINICAL DUTIES | - Chart audits | | | | - Spot checks | | 80% | - Provide patients | - Patient satisfaction | | | clinical | surveys/complaints | |   | instructions for | - Teamwork | | | procedures and | | |   | testing | | | | - Rooming patients | | |   | - Vital signs | | | | - Meaningful use | | |   | measures | | | | - Instruct patients | | |   | how to use their | | | | prescribed bowel | | |   | prep prior to | | | | their procedures. | | |   | - Provide lab results | | | | to patients as | | | | requested by | | | | Physician | | | | - Accurately obtaining | | | | patient medical | | | | history | | | | - Documentation of all | | | | clinical encounters | | | | - Compliance with | | | | HIPPA | | | | - Assist in trouble | | | | shooting, repairing | | | | and | | | | maintaining equipmen | | | | t. | | | | - Assist physicians in | | | | procedures and | | | | testing at each site | | | | - Assist ASC, when | | | | assigned, with | | | | duties in scope of | | | | licensure | | | | - Chaperone physicians | | | | with office exams | | | | - Stock room, request | | | | supplies as needed | | | | - Instruct patients on | | | | prep for an testing | | | | - Prepare the medical | | | | records for next | | | | day appointments. | | | | - Assist clinic | | | | schedulers with | | | | outgoing faxes. | | | | - Verify patient | | | | appointments for | | | | propofol cases. | | | | - Assist others as | | | | needed and | | | | as assigned. | | | | - All other duties | | | | as directed. | | | | | | | |   | | +--------------------------+--------------------------+--------------------------+ | 20% | SCOPE REPROCESSING |   | | | | | |   | - Open scope room and | - Infection Control | | | clinic area | Logs | |   | - Process all | - Observation and | | | endoscopes, tubing, | Visualization | |   | and equipment | - Accuracy | | | according to | - Timeliness | |   | policies | | | | and procedures. |   | |   | - Maintains all logs | | | | accurately to |   | |   | include: Filter log, | | | | Disinfectant | | |   | Efficacy log, and | | | | service log | | | | - Keep record of all | | | | scopes cleaned with | | | | corresponding | | | | patient use and | | | | record of completed | | | | processing.     | | | | - Maintain clean, | | | | safe, and orderly | | | | working environment. | | | | - Prep room for | | | | next day. REQUIRED. | | | | - Stock all supplies | | | | for | | | | Scope reprocessing. | | | | - Change chemicals and | | | | filters as scheduled | | | | and maintain | | | | necessary supplies. | | | | - Check ASC paperwork | | | | for all necessary | | | | signatures/times at | | | | the end of each day. | | | | - Assists others as | | | | needed and as | | | | assigned | | +--------------------------+--------------------------+--------------------------+

 

DECISION MAKING: Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

 

INTERACTION: Interacts positively and professionally with patients, families, physicians, other office staff members, and the general public.

 

PROBLEM SOLVING: Working knowledge of standard medical office procedures.

 

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT DUTIES: No direct managerial responsibility however is able to maintain a friendly, helpful, supportive and team-like atmosphere among coworkers.

 

ASSET RESPONSIBILITY: N/A

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS / QUALIFICATIONS:

 

EDUCATION/TRAINING:    X- H.S. Degree / GED       College Degree     X Certification/License*

 

EXPERIENCE: At least 1-2 years of related healthcare experience.   High school diploma or equivalency.

 

 

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS: Certification Required and Maintained; Valid Texas Driver’s License and Auto Insurance; Must maintain CPR and BLS certification.

 

SPECIAL SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES: EMR knowledge.   Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point as well as Outlook. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, as well as organized time and project management skills.

 

IMPORTANT QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS: Must exhibit organizational skills, exercise good interpersonal relations and be supportive of the philosophy and policies of the practice.

 

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship on the company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as long as that would not hinder or prevent performance of duties, or be of a safety concern.       KEY TO DENOTE % OF TIME REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB.

0% = ZERO (O)         1-35% = LITTLE (L)         36-70% = MODERATE (M)         71-100% = GREAT (G)

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: # lbs Occasionally (O) / # lbs Frequently (F) / # lbs Constant (C)

SEDENTARY: 0-10 O / 0-5 F                            -LIGHT: 0-20 O / 0-10 F / 0-5 C                   MEDIUM: 0-50 O / 0-20 F / 0-10 C

HEAVY: 0-100 O / 0-50 F / 0-20 C              VERY HEAVY: Exerting in excess of 100 O / in excess of 40 F / in excess of 20 C

 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:   Check all that apply

   M - Bending / stooping

   M - Reaching above / below the waist

 M - Pushing / pulling movements

   M - Climbing stairs / ladders

   G - Fingering / grasping / feeling

G- Standing

M- Kneeling

M- Sitting

G- Walking

M- Lifting

G- Repetitive

     Motions

G- Typing

M- Balancing

G- Color / Depth perception

M- Fine hand & finger movements

L - Operate motor vehicle

G - Operate various equipment

M- Crouching / Crawling

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULES:

G - Interacting with co-workers, vendors, and customers.    

O- Exposed at times to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

M- Exposed to various noise levels (L= private office, M= showroom/service area, G= jackhammer/metal works/heavy equipment)

M- Office machines, phones, fax, computers, postage meter, etc.

M- Working environment: Cubicle and Office Workspace

M - Available to works nights and weekends.

G- Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens

 

+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | NECESSARY TRAITS FOR THIS POSITION: Seeing Hearing Tasting Smelling | | Talking* Reading   Writing* | | | | Basic comprehension of English language using the traits* marked above | | for purposes of safety, management direction and job responsibility, | | | | Proficiency of the traits* marked above in the following languages for | | business letters, memos, customer interaction, presentations, | | | |      demonstrations, employee direction, audits, etc: English Spanish | | French Other | |                                                                | | | |   | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+

Required Skills

Medical Assistant or clinical training preferred One year experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified is preferred Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories Patient Interviewing skills Ability to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocols Knowledge of patient evaluation procedures Ability to perform routine invasive procedures, such as venipuncture, and EKG Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards Ability to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient Understands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation

Required Experience

 

 

POSITION TITLE: ASC CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE  

 

DEPARTMENT:     ASC

 

LOCATION:          ALL ASC LOCATIONS

 

DATE: NOVEMBER 30, 2015   RVD. 10/19                     

 

CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT                

 

REPORTS TO: CHARGE NURSE                                

 

Maintains all endoscope equipment in a safe, efficient manner according to OSHA, SGNA, and manufacture guidelines. Maintain work environment in keeping with infection control guidelines to promote quality patient care. Functions within the philosophy, policies and procedures of the ASC and represents the practice within and outside the organization. Works cooperatively with all other staff members. This position reports to the Charge Nurse and ASC Director .

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                  

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+--------------------------+--------------------------+--------------------------+ | % OF TIME | ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: | MEASURED BY: | +--------------------------+--------------------------+--------------------------+

 

+--------------------------+--------------------------+--------------------------+ |   | CLINICAL DUTIES | - Chart audits | | | | - Spot checks | | 80% | - Provide patients | - Patient satisfaction | | | clinical | surveys/complaints | |   | instructions for | - Teamwork | | | procedures and | | |   | testing | | | | - Rooming patients | | |   | - Vital signs | | | | - Meaningful use | | |   | measures | | | | - Instruct patients | | |   | how to use their | | | | prescribed bowel | | |   | prep prior to | | | | their procedures. | | |   | - Provide lab results | | | | to patients as | | | | requested by | | | | Physician | | | | - Accurately obtaining | | | | patient medical | | | | history | | | | - Documentation of all | | | | clinical encounters | | | | - Compliance with | | | | HIPPA | | | | - Assist in trouble | | | | shooting, repairing | | | | and | | | | maintaining equipmen | | | | t. | | | | - Assist physicians in | | | | procedures and | | | | testing at each site | | | | - Assist ASC, when | | | | assigned, with | | | | duties in scope of | | | | licensure | | | | - Chaperone physicians | | | | with office exams | | | | - Stock room, request | | | | supplies as needed | | | | - Instruct patients on | | | | prep for an testing | | | | - Prepare the medical | | | | records for next | | | | day appointments. | | | | - Assist clinic | | | | schedulers with | | | | outgoing faxes. | | | | - Verify patient | | | | appointments for | | | | propofol cases. | | | | - Assist others as | | | | needed and | | | | as assigned. | | | | - All other duties | | | | as directed. | | | | | | | |   | | +--------------------------+--------------------------+--------------------------+ | 20% | SCOPE REPROCESSING |   | | | | | |   | - Open scope room and | - Infection Control | | | clinic area | Logs | |   | - Process all | - Observation and | | | endoscopes, tubing, | Visualization | |   | and equipment | - Accuracy | | | according to | - Timeliness | |   | policies | | | | and procedures. |   | |   | - Maintains all logs | | | | accurately to |   | |   | include: Filter log, | | | | Disinfectant | | |   | Efficacy log, and | | | | service log | | | | - Keep record of all | | | | scopes cleaned with | | | | corresponding | | | | patient use and | | | | record of completed | | | | processing.     | | | | - Maintain clean, | | | | safe, and orderly | | | | working environment. | | | | - Prep room for | | | | next day. REQUIRED. | | | | - Stock all supplies | | | | for | | | | Scope reprocessing. | | | | - Change chemicals and | | | | filters as scheduled | | | | and maintain | | | | necessary supplies. | | | | - Check ASC paperwork | | | | for all necessary | | | | signatures/times at | | | | the end of each day. | | | | - Assists others as | | | | needed and as | | | | assigned | | +--------------------------+--------------------------+--------------------------+

 

DECISION MAKING: Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

 

INTERACTION: Interacts positively and professionally with patients, families, physicians, other office staff members, and the general public.

 

PROBLEM SOLVING: Working knowledge of standard medical office procedures.

 

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT DUTIES: No direct managerial responsibility however is able to maintain a friendly, helpful, supportive and team-like atmosphere among coworkers.

 

ASSET RESPONSIBILITY: N/A

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS / QUALIFICATIONS:

 

EDUCATION/TRAINING:    X- H.S. Degree / GED       College Degree     X Certification/License*

 

EXPERIENCE: At least 1-2 years of related healthcare experience.   High school diploma or equivalency.

 

 

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS: Certification Required and Maintained; Valid Texas Driver’s License and Auto Insurance; Must maintain CPR and BLS certification.

 

SPECIAL SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES: EMR knowledge.   Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point as well as Outlook. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, as well as organized time and project management skills.

 

IMPORTANT QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS: Must exhibit organizational skills, exercise good interpersonal relations and be supportive of the philosophy and policies of the practice.

 

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship on the company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as long as that would not hinder or prevent performance of duties, or be of a safety concern.       KEY TO DENOTE % OF TIME REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB.

0% = ZERO (O)         1-35% = LITTLE (L)         36-70% = MODERATE (M)         71-100% = GREAT (G)

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: # lbs Occasionally (O) / # lbs Frequently (F) / # lbs Constant (C)

SEDENTARY: 0-10 O / 0-5 F                            -LIGHT: 0-20 O / 0-10 F / 0-5 C                   MEDIUM: 0-50 O / 0-20 F / 0-10 C

HEAVY: 0-100 O / 0-50 F / 0-20 C              VERY HEAVY: Exerting in excess of 100 O / in excess of 40 F / in excess of 20 C

 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:   Check all that apply

   M - Bending / stooping

   M - Reaching above / below the waist

 M - Pushing / pulling movements

   M - Climbing stairs / ladders

   G - Fingering / grasping / feeling

G- Standing

M- Kneeling

M- Sitting

G- Walking

M- Lifting

G- Repetitive

     Motions

G- Typing

M- Balancing

G- Color / Depth perception

M- Fine hand & finger movements

L - Operate motor vehicle

G - Operate various equipment

M- Crouching / Crawling

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULES:

G - Interacting with co-workers, vendors, and customers.    

O- Exposed at times to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

M- Exposed to various noise levels (L= private office, M= showroom/service area, G= jackhammer/metal works/heavy equipment)

M- Office machines, phones, fax, computers, postage meter, etc.

M- Working environment: Cubicle and Office Workspace

M - Available to works nights and weekends.

G- Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens

 

+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | NECESSARY TRAITS FOR THIS POSITION: Seeing Hearing Tasting Smelling | | Talking* Reading   Writing* | | | | Basic comprehension of English language using the traits* marked above | | for purposes of safety, management direction and job responsibility, | | | | Proficiency of the traits* marked above in the following languages for | | business letters, memos, customer interaction, presentations, | | | |      demonstrations, employee direction, audits, etc: English Spanish | | French Other | |                                                                | | | |   | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+

Medical Assistant or clinical training preferred One year experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified is preferred Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories Patient Interviewing skills Ability to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocols Knowledge of patient evaluation procedures Ability to perform routine invasive procedures, such as venipuncture, and EKG Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards Ability to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient Understands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation