Medical Assistant - PRN

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Overview of Position: Responsible for coordination of care between clients and medical providers. The Medical Assistant assists the nurse primarily responsible for the support and logistical functions necessary for the effective and efficient delivery of health care services in the clinic. Provides direct care to clients in a busy, fast-paced clinic setting with multiple providers and non-clinical staff.

Qualifications: The medical assistant must have and maintain CPR certification and basic medical knowledge. The medical assistant should have the ability to work with clients and physicians from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles while maintaining a non-judgmental attitude. Must be a team player, able to multi-task, possess excellent customer service skills, respond appropriately to emergency situations, and work effectively under pressure.

Knowledge/Skills: Maintain current general medical knowledge. Provide consistent and reliable medical information to clients and share with family as appropriate. Understand company and program policies, procedures, and Hope Health’s mission, vision, and values. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must possess a current driver’s license. Ability to take initiative, handle various tasks simultaneously, and work independently under supervision. Knowledge of adult learning principles, management leadership, community resources, policies, standards, regulations, protocols, and EMR systems.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist medical providers with patient evaluations, chart preparation, vital signs, electrocardiograms, lab work, medication refills, medical record requests, and patient education.
• Assist with procedures such as pap smears and breast exams, and complete post-visit care plans including referrals.
• Facilitate patient flow and room turnover.
• Provide hands-on care, including wound care, medication education, and assisting with lab draws as needed.
• Maintain neat and stocked work areas, perform data entry, participate in training, and respond to phone calls respectfully and promptly.
• Maintain quality control of testing equipment and other duties as necessary.

Physical Requirements: Must have direct client contact, the ability to lift 50 pounds, communicate effectively, and possess manual dexterity for data entry and other tasks.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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