Medical Assistant

Full Time: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am-8:00pm

Dr. Gene Wright Community Health Center

POSITION PURPOSE

Under general supervision in a patient centered medical home setting, the Medical Assistant provides initial patient intake, assists with direct patient care, and performs specialized medical procedures of a routine nature, as dictated by established clinical protocol.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: HS Diploma or GED required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Successful completion of in-house training.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: At least 1 year of directly related experience preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• CPR - BLS (basic life support) Required
• Ability to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocols.
• Ability to perform routine invasive procedures, such as HIV testing, in accordance with established clinical protocol.
• Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
• Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment within established parameters.
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
• Knowledge of outpatient clinical administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

BENEFIT OFFERED:

• Starting pay $18.00 an hour and goes up based on experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrued per pay
• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability)
• Paid Holidays – 7 paid holidays
• 403b Retirement with up to 8% match (starts at 3% and increases with time of service at HPWO)
• Annual Reviews and Increases
• Mileage Reimbursement – Work related travel
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus – Earn more by expanding our team
• Eligible to apply for the Emerging Leaders Program after 1 year of service

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, prepares charts, and assists with medical examinations.
• Performs routine specialized procedures, such as HIV screenings, fluoride varnish application and sterile dressing changes under established protocols.
• Completes patient health screenings including hearing, vision, and all CLIA waived testing.
• Administers immunizations and medications that are not controlled substances.
• Maintains stock of medical supplies as necessary.
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.
• Schedules and monitors patient appointments; may coordinate routine office activities and administrative functions in support of unit activities.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• May recruit patients for studies and may participate in outreach clinical activities as required.
• Performs patient education and discharge instructions.
• Completes referrals and schedules tests for patients.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily sedentary, demanding sitting, walking, lifting, and bending. Those physical movements and the degree of mobility, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination commonly associated with duties in an office setting will be performed repetitively. This also includes bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, pulling, pushing, and walking. The ability to distinguish letters and symbols and utilize telephones, computer terminals, fax machines, and copiers is required. The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Working under stressful conditions, as well as irregular hours, may be required.