Medical Assistant Primary Care

Benefits 401(k) Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Potential candidate’s responsibilities include vital patients, phlebotomy, performing EKG's, assisting with wound care, giving vaccinations. Having excellent communication skills with patients is very important. A desire to continually learn about medicine and patient care is essential. Very competitive salary. Applicant must have a least 1 year experience. We prefer applicants live within a one hour (or shorter) commute from our office. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensures that clients/patients receive quality, timely, professional services in accordance with Clinic’s mission and values. Performs standard patient-related tasks according to clinical policies and procedures and at the direction of the medical providers, ensuring a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients, including: Sets up exam rooms prior to clinic sessions, ensuring all necessary supplies are stocked and readily available. Maintains sufficient patient care and medical supplies. Must be knowledgeable in Medical/Medicare programs, CHDP, Family Pact, PE, Etc. Utilizes the electronic health records (EHR/EMR) database to access prior patient history, test results and related information; performs data entry to record information about the current appointment; prints documents for provider and/or patient as needed. Assists providers with examinations and other procedures including but not limited to pelvic examinations, physicals, immunizations. Checks patients’ vital signs; conducts vision and hearing screenings; performs EKGs, and venipuncture; records test results in the patients’ electronic health records (EHR). Maintain patient care equipment such as nebulizer, Hemocue machine, blood pressure unit, oxygen, etc. Provides information to patients and refer, per protocol, to Health Education, Vision Care, Specialty Services; makes follow up appointments as appropriate. Gives each patient a summary of their visit, plan of care, education handouts and self-monitoring tools and information about other useful community resources. Completion of skill competencies yearly as directed by Nurse Manager. Bilingual Preferred Job Type: Full-time Medical Specialty: Pediatrics, Primary Care Schedule: 8 hour shift, Day shift, Extended hours, Holidays Education: High school or equivalent, Medical Assistant Certificate Experience: EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred), Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: BLS Certification (Preferred), Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred) Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr