Medical Assistant I

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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 daily and as needed.
• Aids providers with procedures and routine examinations in the examination rooms.
• Records pertinent medical information in the medical records.
• Aids nurses in preparing, completing, and maintaining medical records and reports.
• Performs routine clinical administrative operations including photocopying charts, updating prenatal logbook, follow-up on abnormal labs and referrals, calling patients when necessary, mailing letters to patients, and faxing referrals to central office.
• Aids nurses in checking emergency box and refrigerator temperatures.
• Aids nurses with ordering medications, vaccines and medical supplies as needed.
• Performs venipuncture as necessary.
• Provides health counseling to patients, including HIV counseling.
• Facilitates related services for health center patients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
• Collaborates with the health care team to facilitate the highest quality of health services for patients.
• Complies with Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education And Experience Required

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• A Current Medical Assistant Certification from a New York State Licensed School.
• A Current BLS Certification or the ability to obtain BLS certification/recertification within two (2) weeks of date of hire.
• A Minimum of two (2) years of medical assistant experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team in meeting program goals.
• Respect for the rights of individuals to make their own decisions about their medical care.
• Ability to communicate with concern and empathy towards individuals from a variety of socio-economic, cultural and religious backgrounds.
• Ability to relate comfortably to all patients in discussing their individual needs for ongoing health maintenance and education.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing development of medical/nursing knowledge.
• Interest in the conviction of purpose and aim for all programs in the agency.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate.