The posting
Proposed Schedule: 40 hours per week. Shifts will vary Monday-Friday to consist of four 10 hour days from 7am-5:30pm
The Medical Assistant provides care to patients under the direction of the responsible Registered Nurse and Provider with a team approach to patient care. Provides age appropriate population specific patient care in a compassionate, caring, culturally and ethnically sensitive manner that promotes the organization’s mission, vision and core values.
• Prepares the patient by obtaining a complete intake and adhere to the provider’s schedule while maintaining efficiency and accuracy • Patient preparation and documentation includes a chief compliant, height, weight, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations and pain level. A peak flow and pulse oximetry is obtained when indicated • Reviews allergies with reaction documented and reconciles medication list with patient and determines need for medication renewals and preps order for provider approval • Reviews the patient’s health history to include pertinent preventative, social and past medical conditions; uses available resources for patient education and follow-up care per provider order • Informs provider of changes in the patients’ health status • Provides high quality patient care in both urgent care and primary care settings as needed • Assists with inventory and receipt of medical supplies and equipment • Adheres to standards, policies and procedures for diagnostic and point of care testing, including specimen collection, quality assurance, documentation in the electronic medical record and patient education • Participates in Network committees, staff and departmental meetings as assigned • Contributes to teamwork of the staff and Network while presenting a positive view and patient-minded vision, with patient satisfaction as the continuing goal • Stays current on relevant standards, policies and procedures, infection control requirements • Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes medical equipment according to set standards • Maintains annual competencies and required continuing education for the Medical Assistant Certification • Monitors compliance with daily/weekly/monthly check lists including stocking of rooms, environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance • Supports training of other non-licensed clinical staff • Enthusiastically serves on various departmental initiatives that support the Mission, Vision and Core Values • Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned
• High School diploma or equivalent • Successfully achieve the Network Medical Assistant Certification within 90-days of signing the job description • 1-year health care experience; prior experience in ambulatory care preferred • Current BLS certification required • Demonstrated computer competencies including electronic medical record and/or practice management experience • Knowledge of medical assistant standards of care • Must be self-directed, detail oriented, motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team atmosphere • Strong verbal and written communication skills
The pay rate for this position is $20.81/hour
