Medical Assistant II

Community Healthcare Network is seeking for a Full-Time Medical Assistant II who will be a multi-functional position and is a key member of the health team.

JOB FUNCTION:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs/assists in numerous procedures including vital signs (BP, HR, RR, T, HT, & WT), EKG, BMI, vision tests, specimen collections, and venipucture when necessary.

• Provides/assists appropriate medical triage of patients.

• Stocks examination rooms with supplies on a daily basis and as needed.

• Assists providers with procedures and routine examinations in the examination rooms.

• Assists nurses in preparing, completing, and maintaining medical records and reports.

• Performs routine clinical administrative operations including photocopying charts, updating prenatal log book, follow-up on abnormal labs and referrals, calling patients when necessary, mailing letters to patients, and faxing referrals to central office.

• Assists nurses in checking emergency box and refrigerator temperatures.

• Assists nurses with ordering medications, vaccines and medical supplies as needed.

• Performs venipuncture as necessary.

• Provides health counseling to patients, including HIV counseling.

• Coordinates with health care team to facilitate the highest quality of health services for patients.

• Compliance with Infection Control policies and procedures.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

• 0-2 years of prior Medical Assistant experience required.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Current Medical Assistant Certificate from a New York State Licensed School.

• Current CPR Certificate or acceptance for a CPR training course within six (6) months of employment.