at Northern Light Health in Pittsfield, Maine, United States
Job Description
Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital
Department: Podiatry Clinic
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000: 40 hours per week
Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned
External Certified Medical Assistants are eligible for a $5,000 (less taxes) sign on bonus, paid out in installments with a work commitment. *NLH member employees and those with a service break less than one year are not eligible.Summary:
The Certified Podiatric Medical Assistant (CPMA) Proceduralist is an essential part of the Podiatric Office. Under the direction of the physicians the CPMA will independently perform podiatric nail care on appropriate patients with the physician reviewing each patients nails prior to redressing of feet this includes appropriate documentation in the patients chart. CPMA will assist in other podiatric procedures as required. In addition; CPMA will assist other CMA and PSR in performing direct patient care as required during the patient and the physician’s encounter in Specialty Services, resulting in accurate/expedient flow of services.Responsibilities:
- Podiatric Nail Care (Procedure) – Perform all patient care duties as required by policy and accreditation standards – Maintain appropriate documentation in patients chart – Act as a resource to the patient/medical staff/ coworkers – Assist in the scheduling of patients requiring visits with provider or follow up nail care – Ensure appropriate coding/charges for visit – Properly ensure that all patients have been appropriately pre-visit planned – Ensure that all exam rooms are properly stocked and ready for procedures – Maintain a safe environment which includes knowing and understanding hospital and departmental policies and procedures. – Report and directly address identified environmental hazards when appropriate. Report and directly address violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed. – Other Duties
Other Information:
Competencies and Skills
+ Coding and reimbursement software for Health Information Systems.
+ Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.
+ Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
+ Blood Pressure Measurement
+ Electronic medical record software.
+ Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
+ Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one’s behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
+ Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization’s benefit.
+ Develops Self and Others:Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs. Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and takes action in order to enhance competencies and skills when possible. As a leader, encourages and guides employees towards growth opportunities to enhance performance and help them reach goals. Reviews and analyzes employees’ strengths and weaknesses to distinguish their talents and development needs, and to ensure they are enhanced appropriately.
+ Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.
+ Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
+ Injection Administartion
+ Types at 60+ words per minute. (only to be used as a condition of employment)
+ Ability to understand the language used to precisely describe the human body including its components, processes, conditions affecting it, and procedures performed upon it.
+ Email application with the ability to manage email as well as calendars, managing tasks and contacts, note taking, journaling, and web browsing.
+ Obtain Vital Signs
+ Performing an ECG
+ Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
+ Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
+ Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
+ Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration.
+ Specimen Collection
+ Sterile Gloving Technique
+ Wound Care
Education
+ Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working Conditions
+ Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
+ Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
+ Prolonged periods of kneeling.
+ Prolonged periods of standing.
+ Prolonged periods of walking.
Position Medical Assistant- PodiatryLocation Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital | Medical Assistant | Full TimeReq ID null
