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.

SCOPE OF ASSESSMENT:

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.   

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

May be required to work in either Family Health Services’ locations or any CCAP location.

Requirements

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/ ENVIRONMENT

Moderate physical activity: walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping and occasional lifting. Frequent use of phone, writing, typing, doing vital signs and verbal communication. Need to be able to sterilize instruments appropriate, clean waiting room and exam rooms as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Significant exposure to blood borne pathogens, respiratory disease, other infectious diseases and other biohazardous materials requiring universal standard precautions for medical practitioners. Lifting up to 20 lbs.

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.

Our 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.