Medical Assistant – Wholelife

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer medication orally, sublingually, topically, vaginally, rectally, or by intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal injection (injections require additional training).
• Completes prior authorizations for medication and imaging orders, and call in refills to a pharmacy under the direct supervision of the medical provider per Standing Orders – Prescription Refills.
• Documents patient encounter intake based on visit type appropriately and accurately into the electronic health record.
• Collects and records patient data such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, height and weight, pain management, and IPV screening tool.
• Performs procedures including but not limited to administering injections, collecting specimens, electrocardiogram, hearing test, vision tests, in-house point of care testing, lab draws, and ear lavage.
• Applies and removes bandages and dressing to superficial incisions or lacerations; applies orthopedic appliances such as knee immobilizers, envelope slings, and similar devices.
• Removes sutures or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations.
• Prepares patients for and assists the licensed healthcare professional in examinations or procedures including positioning, draping, shaving and disinfecting treatment sites.
• Maintains cleanliness and supplies in each patient room, completes room checklists, and notifies appropriate personnel of clinical supply shortages.
• Disinfects all medical equipment and exam room tables and surfaces after each patient encounter.
• Completes sterilization by autoclave, autoclave maintenance, including spore testing weekly (requires additional training).
• Completes daily huddles with care teams, including providers.
• Administers first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation in an emergency.
• Prepares charts by completing pre visit planning including ensuring lab result retrieval, medical record retrieval, vaccination history, etc.
• Obtains consents for treatment, and reviewing vaccine screening checklist forms.
• Upholds strict patient confidentiality requirements required by federal and state law.
• Maintains strict scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved high school or GED equivalent
• Medical assistant certificate, Certified Medical Assistant Certificate strongly preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS equivalent
• Medical Assistant experience within Federally Qualified Health Center’s or equivalent preferred
• Multi-lingual, English/Spanish required
• Available for all shifts/assignments and, when required, able to work evenings and weekends