Looking for someone to assist patients to understand recommendations given by their health care providers; performs patient care functions; answers and screens medical calls; post patient’s information to medical records and provides support in planning continuity of treatment plus some general front and back office duties. 

8/Hr. Shifts (24/7 coverage needed)

Qualifications

• Ability to proficiently perform all required and requested job duties of a Medical Office Assistant.
• Work effectively and efficiently with others
• Follow oral and written directions with great morale
• Mature judgement, discretion, and confidentiality are mandatory
• Position requires professionalism, an uplifting personality, pleasant and effective representation of the corporation with office etiquette.
• Possess knowledge of Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP) guidelines, Immunizations Schedule and AAP periodicity table
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Pre Employment

• Must pass a drug test
• Must be able to provide proof of the following vaccinations: COVID-19 and booster, Hepatitis B, MMR, and TDAP
• Must provide proof of a recent TB test
• First Aid/BLS certification required

Education:

• Diploma
• Accredited Medical Assistance Certification is required
• First Aid/BLS certification required.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is preferred.

 

Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant (MA) reports administratively to the Clinics Administrator
• Must possess the ability to perform necessary duties under the direction of the Medical Providers and/or Registered Nurse (R.N.) in examination and treatment of patients
• Provides clinical services such draws blood, gives injections administers TB skin tests, immunization and obtains certain laboratory specimens specifically prescribed medication under the supervision of the medical provider and/or R.N
• Prepares patients for doctors’ examination, positions instruments and assist physician
• Get patients medical history and check vital signs
• Schedule any necessary appointments and keep x-ray and medical records
• Attend ongoing training in using the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
• Review patient surveys and incorporate any necessary improvement plans to reach required thresholds
• LEAD Medical Assistants will be required to participate in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) and Quality Measures (QM) meetings