Medical Assistant

Description

CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services.

JOB SUMMARY: 

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 in addition to reason for visit and history of allergies. 

WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• This is a full-time position.   
• Part-time when specified by the Health Center Director.  
• Must be able to work evenings and rotating Saturdays as scheduled.   
• Occasional unscheduled overtime may be required in the event of vacation time or short staffing.  
• May be required to work at any CCAP location. 

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 
• Paperwork as needed 
• Fill out lab and state transmittals  
• Fill out CVR’s 
• Other duties as needed 

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma, or GED 
• Medical Assistant Certification 
• Current BLS 
• Triage skills 
• Organizational skills  
• Excellent communication skills for all levels of client, provider and colleague interaction 
• Professional telephone manner 
• Provide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations   
• Complete all required background checks 
• Bilingual Spanish; preferred 

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. 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.

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 ap