Medical Assistant 1st Shift

Sunny Glen Children's Home Job description

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Department: Medical

Supervisor: Lead Medical Coordinator

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared Date: 07/12/21

Summary

The Medical Assistant is part of the team performing a supportive role in the non-clinical setting for the delivery of health services at Unaccompanied Children Programs. The LVNMC is devoted to the delivery of medical care in our setting with the emphasis on disease prevention and health maintenance. This individual works closely with the Director of Medical Services, Medical Providers, Medical Coordinators, Program Directors, Assistant Program Directors, and other related departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Provide health management, effective communication, and leadership in the execution and direction of quality services to youth, staff, and medical service staff. Must be sensitive to the needs of the youth.

Manage and monitor the delivery of services to patients ensuring compliance in the performance of all aspects of youth care in accordance with Company policy and procedures, State and Federal guidelines.

Prepare youth for examinations and record the medical intake, take vital signs, height, and weight. Initiate routine lab tests after triage of youth such as pregnancy tests.

Assist the medical provider staff with examination procedures when needed such as patient screening and triage.

Administer medications under the provider's orders, except I.V. medications.

Update youth charts regarding allergies, medication use, and immunization history at each visit.

Administer immunizations understanding orders from the provider. Phlebotomy-Obtains blood specimens by performing venipuncture, finger sticks, and implant PPD when necessary.

Educate and counsel youth concerning their disease, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Answer youth's questions after consultation with the provider or as per established procedures in that regard (to include but not limited to health questions, medication refills, and lab results.)

Continually assess areas of improvement and develop plans and evaluation criteria for such.

Oversee and direct all youth care staff to ensure adequate monitoring. Ensure delivery of safe and efficient quality care. Assist in health education classes when necessary.

Obtain, compile, and maintain medical files on each intake. Ensure proper daily documentation in the database and maintain a hard copy of required documents and medical records.

Schedule and comply with required medical appointments and timelines. Respond and comply with indivi