Sexual Health Temporary Medical Assistant II
Adams County GovernmentAbout the role
Posting number: 07480
Department: Public Health Department
Division: Public Health Nursing
Job classification: Medical Assistant II - PPACA
Posting type: Regular
Categories: Health Services, Mental Health, Public Health, Nursing, Miscellaneous, Health Education, Allied Health, Health Sciences, Medical/Dental, Health Care Support, Medical
Summary
Performs routine paraprofessional, clerical, and medical assistant work in providing public health care and treatment within the scope of services of specialty clinics at the Adams County Health Department. Navigation and application of the electronic health record.The anticipated hiring range for this role is $23.536/hour - $27.06/hour. The full range for this role is $23.536/hour - $34.128/hour.
Examples of duties
Responsible for:
- Implementation of applicable policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Attend required staff meetings and training.
- Maintains inventory of clinic supplies and orders supplies as needed.
- Timely and accurate data entry into the electronic health record.
- Annual competency trainings and other required trainings as assigned.
- Prepares and maintains clinic area and lab. Cleans, sanitizes, and stocks clinic area and cleans and sterilizes instruments daily. Monitors and performs autoclave sterilization testing.
- Performs QA (Quality Assurance) testing on all CLIA waived tests performed in clinic.
- Obtains client medical and social histories. Reviews records for completeness and accuracy of information, and records purpose of client visits.
- Takes vital signs, height, and weight measurements, calculate BMI.
- Performs lab tests as specified, including venipuncture, and prepares specimens for transport to outside labs. Records complete and accurate results.
- Maintains a clinical lab book through recording daily lab procedures conducted, obtaining and tracking lab reports, and assisting with lab billing procedures.
- Assists the APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) and physician in client exams and procedures.
- Prepare and dispense medications as ordered.
- Performs delegated duties from RN (Registered Nurse) and APN, including Depo-Provera injections.
- Provides educational information to client and family according to visit.
- Schedules clients, in accordance with medical protocols.
- Performs routine clerical and reception work as needed to support clinic activities including assisting clients, answering phones, maintaining records, entering chart data and collecting money.
Emergency Preparedness Duties
Employee responds, as required, to support public health emergencies, incidents and events. Employee participates in all exercises and drills on emergency preparedness, as required.
Completes trainings identified as appropriate for this level employee.
Additional Duties
Assists in the orientation and training of new employees, students, and interns. Participates in QA/QI project as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
HIPAA Statement
Maintain sensitive & confidential client information according to the HIPAA policy confidentiality requirements.Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Maintains knowledge about current practice guidelines and continuing education topics pertinent to the Medical Assistant role.
Ability to:
- To perform phlebotomy, collect specimens, preparing patients for examination, vital signs, CPR and first-aid procedures, using centrifuges, and performing la
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