Medical Assistant Certified
hace 20 días
Springfield
Job Description Minimum Requirements: ● High School diploma/G.E.D. ● Graduated from an Accredited Medical Assistant Program. ● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, patients, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public. ● Professional mannerisms ● Professional appearance ● Demonstrate proficiency in the assessment and delivery of all services to a diverse population ● Adult, Infant, and Child C.P.R. certification (BLS) ● Candidate must have and maintain Medical Assistant Certification ● Work Hours include M-F 8:30-6 with voluntary weekend coverage of Urgent Care Clinic and are subject to change Responsibilities: Patient Prepping: ● In accordance with established procedures, take and record vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, for all visits. ● Perform tests, i.e., EKG, vision and audio screening, and oxygen saturation as requested. ● Prepare the exam room and assist with the exam as needed ● If bilingual, aid staff in interpretation during visits and phone contact as needed ● Perform other duties deemed necessary by the Nurse Manager, DON, or CNO ● Oversee the providers schedule and management of patient flow ● Maintain confidentiality of all health center information ● Schedule patient appointments and follow-up ● Comply with H.I.P.P.A. regulations Maintenance of Lab/Work Area: ● Keep work areas, exam rooms, and lab clean and orderly ● Maintain Universal Precautions at all times and follow protocols related to blood/body fluid spills ● Order lab and clinic supplies as needed ● Inspect supplies in exam rooms and the supply closet minimally every quarter and document in log books Laboratory/Clinical Assistance: ● Review the order sheet ● Administer Vaccines as directed by the Provider ● Draw, perform, and/or collect all lab specimens, ensuring specimen integrity ● Perform urinalysis, hCG, strep testing, finger stick blood glucose, hgb, and lead testing ● Complete the correct lab requisition according to the insurance/grant ● Record completed lab work in lab logs daily ● Autoclave and record weekly spore count ACO: ● Assist with QI projects to improve and maintain quality measures for HRSA, UDS, NCC, ACO, and PCMH. Working Conditions: ● Work is performed in a busy outpatient clinic environment with direct patient contact. ● Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting. ● Involves the use of computers, phones, and other standard medical office equipment. ● Must be able to respond quickly in urgent or emergent situations. Salary ranges from $19 - $25.53