Job Summary
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the medical staff in the provision of safe and efficient delivery of medical services at the clinic. Under the general supervision of medical staff, the Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and clinical duties such as scheduling medical appointments, greeting participants, filing medical records, taking and recording vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and maintaining equipment and supplies. The Medical Assistant works collaboratively with all team members and participants to promote the organization's mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist medical staff to address the participants' needs in the clinic.
- Prepare participants for their appointments, including setting up exam rooms, checking participants in and out, and obtaining accurate history of present illness.
- Perform pre-exam physical tests, measure and document participants' vital signs as ordered by a physician, and assist the physician during examinations.
- Perform general medical procedures such as dressing changes and suture removal under specific authorization and supervision of a physician.
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform routine sterilization procedures of medical and dental equipment according to guidelines.
- Triage and address unscheduled requests for physician visits in the clinic.
- Proactively review on-site Specialist calendar to ensure all available appointments are filled; provide weekly schedule to Specialists and/or Specialist's coordinator.
- Support Specialists by prepping participants for exams and ensuring history of current conditions is captured.
- Maintain clinic logs and ensure exam rooms are properly stocked, sanitized, and re-prepped for participant encounters.
- Maintain Emergency Cart daily log; monitor and maintain medication/vaccine refrigerator log; manage participant sharps containers and maintain log.
- Conduct required quality control checks on clinic lab equipment and maintain logs.
- Perform and document ordered procedures and care, and provide as-needed teaching to participants, in accordance with scope of practice.
- Perform staff and non-staff COVID testing as needed.
Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum of two years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to follow directions from supervisor and communicate needs effectively.
- Excellent clinical, organizational, and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Commitment to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience working in the Home Health/Clinical Setting.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Schedule Notes
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Candidates must have reliable transportation.