Medical Assistant (69408)

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

• Completes clinical intake requirements, measuring and recording patient-specific information.
• Administers immunizations under provider direction, providing Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) and updating OSIIS.
• Captures patient specimens according to established protocols.
• Fulfills clinical policies, procedures, and standards to ensure patient safety and efficient clinic flow.
• Utilizes the EMR to complete tasks accurately and promptly.
• Uses standard medical terminology and medication references as needed.
• Demonstrates attention to detail for accurate documentation, specimen handling, and task completion.
• Communicates effectively with patients, providers, and team members through various forms of communication.
• Accepts feedback and incorporates coaching to enhance performance and consistency.
• Identifies and addresses patient concerns or issues, escalating as necessary.
• Engages in respectful, patient-centered interactions valuing patient perspectives.
• Maintains flexibility to float within the clinic for business continuity.
• Serves as a liaison with rural clinic staff for clinic-to-clinic visits.
• Assists in troubleshooting pharmacy and Epic/EPIC scheduling concerns.
• Ensures timely completion of screening tools and paperwork.
• Administers long-acting injections.
• Supports Variety Care's accreditation as a Patient-Centered Medical Home.
• Works collaboratively with staff to achieve the goals of the "Quintuple Aim" of healthcare reform.
• Embraces personal character strengths, demonstrating openness, honesty, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment.
• Behaves as a leader in the department and community.
• Displays result-oriented problem-solving skills and responsibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completed and passed a CPR course within 90 days of employment.
• Intermediate computer skills, including data entry and typing.
• Possesses knowledge of instrumentation used in lab point-of-care testing, acquired within 90 days.
• Maintains confidentiality of information in accordance with HIPAA and Variety Care policy.
• Effective communication skills with the patient population.
• Ability to work in a multi-faceted, fast-paced work environment.