Medical Assistant

Gathering of Demographic and Financial information for billing, obtain height, weight, temperature and blood pressure, record information in chart for provider review. Obtain urine samples, throat culture, perform fingerstick blood sugar and hemoglobin – Obtain reason for visit and history of allergies.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Process patients in a timely manner, assist providers and patients, respect the confidentiality of agency and clients.

Gathering of Demographic and Financial information for billing, obtain height, weight, temperature and blood pressure, record information in chart for provider review. Obtain urine samples, throat culture, perform fingerstick blood sugar and hemoglobin – Obtain reason for visit and history of allergies.

WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

· This is a full-time position 37.5 hours per week

· Part time when specified by the Health Center Director.

· Must be able to work evenings and rotating Saturday’s as scheduled.

· Occasional unscheduled overtime may be required in the event of vacation time or short staffing.

· May be required to work at any of the CCAP locations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma, or GED

Medical Assistant Certification preferred

Triage skills

MMR and TB

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills for all levels of client, provider and colleague interaction

Professional telephone manner

Current CPR (BLS) certifications

Bilingual / Bicultural Spanish a plus

PHYSICAL EFFORT/ ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and to talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands, fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The environment is a clinical business office environment. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens, respiratory diseases and other infectious diseases, and other biohazardous material requiring universal standard precautions.

CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION

Full access to client’s medical record and some access to financial/statistical material.

Maintains client confidentiality at all levels of interaction in accordance with State and Federal Laws and CCAP

Policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Receive and process patients, take vitals (BP, Wt., Ht., Pulse and Temp.)

· Obtain and record patient data in EHR (Vitals, Social Hx’s, PHQ’s, Lab results)

· Perform routine diagnostic test per FHS protocol.

· Urinalysis, hct, Hb A1c, blood glucose, lead tests and hCG (pregnancy test)

· Operate and maintain clinical equipment

· Scrub and sterilize instruments properly in autoclave

· Prepare patients for examinations and tests

· Properly dispose of medical waste and sharps

· Register and update patient information

· Schedule appointments

· Confirm insurance eligibility

· Confirm next day appointments

· Properly document in EMR Chart

· Clean and stock rooms

· Assist providers in rooms as needed

· Alert appropriate person of supplies needed

· Secure department and end of shift if last to leave, unplug equipment, lock medication cabinets and shut off lights.

· Computer literate

· Paper work as needed

· Fill out lab and state transmittals

· Fill out CVR’s

· Other duties as needed

CCAP is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Education & Experience Requirements:

Medical Assistant certification

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

Compensation:

$18.00 – $22.00 per hour depending on experience. We offer $1 per hour increase for bilingual candidates.

Compensation Range:

$35,000/year or Less

Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 403(b), health insurance, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement accounts, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually, Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation, sick and personal days, and up to 12 available paid holidays for full-time employees and some benefits are included for part-time employees.

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