Clinic Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Takes the vital signs of participants and performs the collection of specimens including phlebotomy, finger sticks, and pulse oximetry tests as requested by medical staff.
• Reports abnormal findings and changes to Registered Nurse/Provider.
• Ensures that all lab specimens are labeled and ready for the courier to pick up in a timely manner.
• Prepares participants to be seen in the clinic by assisting them in disrobing and positioning participants in beds, chairs, or exam tables.
• Affixes necessary medical equipment and ensures that participants are ready to be seen by nurses and providers in an appropriate state.
• Aids providers and nurses with medical procedures and treatments that they have been trained and completed competencies on.
• Aids in the preparation and dispensing of medications, inhalers, eye drops, injections, etc., to participants, depending on qualifications and site requirements.
• Schedules necessary appointments and lab draws for participants for the clinic for internal and external specialists and appointments when requested.
• Educates participants and notifies them of lab results as assigned.
• Complies with all regulatory and policy and procedure guidelines.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies, materials, and cleanliness.
• Ensures that exam rooms are always well-stocked managing inventory of clinic supplies and putting needed supplies on the re-order list.
• Performs any necessary filing or clerical duties necessary to complete charting requirements.
• Completes weekly audits as assigned.
• Confirms that lab results are received and contacts the lab company as needed for additional information.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to perform phlebotomy functions and EKGs
• 1+ year working with the frail and elderly
• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred Bi-lingual

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about medical terminology
• Experience with phlebotomy and EKGs
• Experience working with the frail and elderly

Skills

• Phlebotomy
• EKGs
• Medical procedures
• Medication administration
• Lab specimen collection
• Participant education
• Charting and documentation

Benefits

• InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
• Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.