MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT - The Institute for Family Health at 17th St.

About the role

The Medical Office Assistant performs various duties as a member of the health team in the treatment and care of patients and their families. The position works under the supervision of an LPN/RN.

Responsibilities

• Participates and supports the health team in the direct patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN
• Performs heights, weights, and head circumference measurements
• Performs electrocardiograms
• Auxiliary with medical procedures such as sigmoidoscopies, colposcopy, and biopsies
• Maintains Patient Charts/records/clinic logs and database as necessary
• Collections specimens
• Competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals
• Keeps examination rooms neat and clean
• Manages time and other resources to meet established goals within the agreed upon time frames
• Mets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements
• Ensures that all patients, visitors, and guests, as well as co-workers receive personalized, prompt attention and are treated with receptiveness, dignity and respect

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Certificate from an accredited medical assistant school required
• Minimum of 1 year experience
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals
• Certification as a Phlebotomist or EKG technician preferred
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Current Infection Control Certificate

Benefits

Must be available for a Monday night rotation schedule: 11:30-8pm. Also needs to be available to cover ECHO Free clinic on Saturdays on a rotation. Schedule needed is 9-5:30pm