Medical Assistant Certified

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

• 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 provider's schedule and management of patient flow
• Maintenance of Lab/Work Area:
  • Maintain confidentiality of all health center information
  • Schedule patient appointments and follow-up
  • Comply with HIPAA regulations
  • 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

Medical Assistant Program

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