Sexual Health Temporary Medical Assistant II

Responsibilities

• Performs routine paraprofessional, clerical, and medical assistant work in providing public health care and treatment within the scope of services of specialty clinics at the Adams County Health Department.
• Navigates and applies the electronic health record.
• Attends required staff meetings and training.
• Maintains inventory of clinic supplies and orders supplies as needed.
• Timely and accurate data entry into the electronic health record.
• Completes annual competency trainings and other required trainings as assigned.
• Prepares and maintains clinic area and lab.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and stocks clinic area and cleans and sterilizes instruments daily.
• Monitors and performs autoclave sterilization testing.
• Performs QA (Quality Assurance) testing on all CLIA waived tests performed in clinic.
• Obtains client medical and social histories.
• Reviews records for completeness and accuracy of information, and records purpose of client visits.
• Takes vital signs, height, and weight measurements, calculate BMI.
• Performs lab tests as specified, including venipuncture, and prepares specimens for transport to outside labs.
• Records complete and accurate results.
• Maintains a clinical lab book through recording daily lab procedures conducted, obtaining and tracking lab reports, and assisting with lab billing procedures.
• Aids the APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) and physician in client exams and procedures.
• Prepares and dispenses medications as ordered.
• Performs delegated duties from RN (Registered Nurse) and APN, including Depo-Provera injections.
• Provides educational information to client and family according to visit.
• Schedules clients, in accordance with medical protocols.
• Performs routine clerical and reception work as needed to support clinic activities including assisting clients, answering phones, maintaining records, entering chart data and collecting money.
• Responds, as required, to support public health emergencies, incidents and events.
• Participates in all exercises and drills on emergency preparedness, as required.
• Completes trainings identified as appropriate for this level employee.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new employees, students, and interns.
• Participates in QA/QI project as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Maintains knowledge about current practice guidelines and continuing education topics pertinent to the Medical Assistant role.
• Ability To: Perform phlebotomy, collect specimens, prepare patients for examination, vital signs, CPR and first-aid procedures, use centrifuges, and perform lab tests, sterilize equipment, request records and billing information, track inventory and order supplies, and provide patient education.
• Capture health visit information into the electronic health record.
• Provide helpful, accurate, and direct assistance to internal and external customers via phone and in-person.
• Use excellent phone manners and office etiquette.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships all internal and external customers.

Equipment Used

• Standard office equipment including, but not limited to, personal computer and associated hardware and software, telephone, copier, calculator, and audio-visual equipment.
• Maintenance of CLIA waived laboratory equipment.