Medical Assistant

About the role

The Medical Assistant 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.

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.
• Where permitted, and as directed: May perform routine screening tests, draw patient blood samples as directed and prepare samples for ordered laboratory analysis, and collect other ordered lab specimens.
• Prepares and administers ordered injectable medications and immunizations.
• Changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and performs other first aid procedures.
• Aids patients with the scheduling of internal/external referrals.
• Certain clients and health centers may require travel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 required. Advanced proficiency in phlebotomy and clinical laboratory procedures required. Experience working front office required. Experience working in a Primary Care setting preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

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 effectively with diverse populations and a demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusion.
• Bilingual a plus.