Medical Assistant I

The Medical Assistant I 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: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, no weekends!

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.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Certain clients and health centers may require travel

• Where permitted, and as directed:

• May perform routine screening tests

• 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

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

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

Experience: (if applicable to the staffing model)

• Minimum One (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant

• Phlebotomy and lab experience

• Experience working front office

• Medical Assistant certification through AAMA, AMT, NHA or NCCT. Certification through another accredited association will need review/approval.

• Skill certification through NIOSH or CAOHC

• Experience working in a Primary Care setting

• Bilingual in Spanish a plus but not required

• Experience working in a medical facility and/or front office preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hire

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Manual Dexterity: Work requires accuracy and moderate speed

• Physical Effort: Work requires considerable variety of steady active physical exertion with some and/or continuous standing or walking

• Working Conditions: May include exposure to conditions requiring the use of personal protective equipment

• Hazards: Exposure to hazards that may result in short-term work-related absences. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials

Employees can be expected to be paid an hourly range of $21.00-$22.00, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions.