Company Overview
Tech Observer has been providing Staffing(Clinical/Scientific/IT/Professional) and Clinical Research Services since 2005. We have offices in New Jersey: US (Headquarters), India ,UK, Denmark and Singapore. Being ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14155:2011 and ISO 27001 certified company, we believe in quality & responsible work ethic. We are proud in providing strategic & real-time insights to the client to achieve their goals. Our services range offer flexible solutions to our clients ranging from ‘standalone service’ to ‘end to end support’ for their needs. With a team of 500 employees globally, we are serving more than 50 companies in over 30 countries. Our Key Services are: • Clinical Operations • Clinical Data Management • Biostatistics & SAS Programming • Medical Writing & Scientific Communications • Post-Marketing Clinical Studies • Staffing (US only) For more details visit us at www.tech-observer.com
About the job
“Job Summary:
1. Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: performing venipuncture and/or EKGs, checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients as needed with walking, transferring and dressing, as well as collecting and processing specimens and point of care testing, preparing for exam, etc. Assists physicians with various procedures, takes vital signs, relays instructions to patients and or families; answers calls and provides pertinent information.
Strenuous Physical Activity (e.g., frequent and sustained lifting, carrying, etc.)
2. Fulfils clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Completing forms and requisitions as needed, and managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately. These responsibilities may be carried out using the electronic medical record (EMR) system or manually as necessary.
3. Enters orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepares prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician for review and approval by the ordering physician.
4. Inventories, orders or re-stocks medical supplies as applicable.
5. Provides set-up of examination room and instruments by proper sterilization techniques established by hospital and infection control policies.
6. Maintains logging system as required for refrigeration of medications, point of care testing, sterilization process, crash cart, point of care testing or others as needed.
7. Check expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy.
8. Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.
9. Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infections body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and other hazardous substances.
10. Assists in the maintenance of medical charts (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).
11. May schedule surgeries/procedures or work in conjunction with the Surgical Coordinator verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary.
12. May be required to perform proficient phlebotomy duties.
13. May perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as update patient demographic and insurance information.
14. May maintain, adjust and confirm patient office schedule.
15. May check verify and update insurance information utilizing internal or web sources.
16. May perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills:
Computer Skills __________________
MS Office Suite (please check one): 1 (basic) 0 (intermediate) 0 (advanced)
General Skills and Competencies
1. Ability to communicate effectively with multicultural and language-deficit patients
2. Effective interpersonal and communications skills required
3. Excellent telephone etiquette
4. Proficient in medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines
5. Knowledge of electronic medical records or billing systems is preferred, but not required.
6. Must be able to adapt to a growing and changing environment
Education:
High School Diploma/GED with completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course
Licensing and Certification Requirements
Medical Assistant certificate from an approved school
BLS certification – Required Issuing Authority: AHA
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