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.

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. 

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual / Bicultural Spanish required at some locations.

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

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.

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.

 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 an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristics as established by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, terminations, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  

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 12 paid holidays for all full-time and some benefits are included for part-time employees.