Medical Assistant

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Medical Assistant will be a highly motivated, quality-conscious healthcare worker interested in working in an environment where one-on-one time with patients and positive outcomes are the ultimate measurement of success.

Schedule: FT 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Measures and records vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, etc.)

• Ensures accurate and timely documentation into the EMR; i.e.- patient interviews and histories, vital signs, treatments, test results.

• Assists medical staff with patient examinations

• Uses CPR skills when necessary

• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks, and sterilizes instruments

• Provides patients with instructions and other information regarding preparations for the service and necessary registration.

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization information and follows federal and state regulations and organization policies regarding protection of patient information.

• Participates in development activities and maintains affiliations with medical assistant associations, as applicable.

• Commitment to concepts of preventative health care programs and team-based approach to health care delivery

• Front office duties including but not limited to reception, patient check-in/check-out, payment collection, and electronic scheduling.

• Where permitted, and as directed:

• May perform routine screening tests - yes

• Draws patient blood samples as directed and prepares samples for ordered laboratory analysis, and collection of other ordered lab specimens -

• Prepares and administers ordered injectable medications and immunizations

• Changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and performs other first aid procedures

• Assists patients with the scheduling of internal/external referrals

• Certain clients and health centers may require travel

• Performs other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited school of medical assisting, or combination of equivalent education and experience.

Experience:

• Minimum One (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Phlebotomy and lab experience required.
• Experience working front office preferred.
• Experience working in a Primary Care setting preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Medical Assistant certification through AAMA, AMT, NHA or NCCT. Certification through another accredited association will need review/approval preferred.
• Skill certification through NIOSH or CAOHC preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Commitment to concepts of preventative health care programs and team approach to health care delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral/written).
• Proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
• Bilingual a plus.