Medical Assistant

Description

Description of Duties:

• Under the supervision of the Lead Nurse:
• Perform screening procedures and documentation in accordance with Cornerstone policies and procedures.
• Identify potential patient problems, alert the RN or Provider.
• Participate in Cornerstone’s Care Team Model
• Participate in Pre-Visit Planning (see Pre-Visit Planning Policy).
• Participate in care team huddles/communication.
• Assist with population management activities for assigned patient panel.
• Direct and participate in quality improvement activities within the care team and department.
• Refer phone and walk-in triage to Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Strictly adhere to safe nursing practices, including but not limited to Infection Control, National Patient Safety Goals and Waived Testing set forth by CORNERSTONE policy and in compliance with Joint Commission and OSHA.
• Assist providers with in-office procedures and exams as needed.
• Perform hearing and vision screenings on children and adults.
• Responsible for performing the following actions: EKG’s, all POCT included but not limited to: Rapid HIV, Rapid HEP C, Rapid Influenza, Urine Dip (UA, HCG), Finger-stick (Hemoglobin, Lead, Glucose, HbA1c, PT/INR).
• Strictly adhere to safe practice guidelines, including but not limited to Infection Control, National Patient Safety Goals, and Waived Testing set forth by CORNERSTONE policy and in compliance with Joint Commission and OSHA.
• Float to other departments, as needed. ? Maintain a clean and safe environment for the patient.
• Make recommendations to supervisors for the improvement of health care for all patients.
• Be familiar with and adhere to all clinical, administrative, and general policies and procedures as outlined in the CORNERSTONE Policy and Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook.
• Attend and participate in monthly department, All Staff and other required meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of CORNERSTONE including, but not limited to, patient confidentiality, financials, and employee relations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bilingual- Fluent in Spanish
• Registered Medical Assistant -or- Certified Medical Assistant -or- Medical Assistant with school diploma (i.e. Associate’s Degree) -or- Medical Assistant without certifications/diploma, but with at least one year of on the job experience
• Current BLS Certificate
• Travel to satellites sites for coverage 1-3 days a week (Pine Bush or Port Jervis)

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30-5, with one late night per week 1030-7 and one Saturday a month.