Medical Assistant I

QuadMed is seeking a passionate Medical Assistant I to join our client based Health Center in Monroe, OH serving Kohl's employees and their families!

General Purpose

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: 6am to 3pm, Tuesday: 7a to 4 pm, Wednesday: 730-430, Thursday: 7-4, Friday: 6am to 3pm

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.

• 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

• 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

• Phlebotomy and lab experience

• Experience working in a Primary Care setting

• 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