Medical Assistant-Evening/Part-time

divh2Medical Assistant/h2pThe medical assistants primary job function is to work as part of the primary care team to provide high quality, efficient and service oriented patient care while demonstrating the health centers core values. The medical assistant works alongside physicians, mid-level providers, behavioral health professionals, registered nurses and other support staff to delivery direct patient care services. The medical assistant is responsible for executing standing orders as well as anticipating the needs of the care team in order to help facilitate the delivery of quality clinical care and a positive patient experience. The medical assistant is responsible for actively participating in the health centers quality and continuous improvement activities./ppEnsure that the core values of the Camino Health Center Service, Dignity, Justice, and Excellence are carried out within daily tasks./ppstrongDignity:/strong Demonstrates competence in communication and interpersonal relations/ppstrongExcellence:/strong Demonstrates competence in continuous improvement, continuous learning, and teamwork/collaboration/ppstrongService:/strong Demonstrates competence in customer/patient focus, adaptability, and shaping change/ppstrongJustice:/strong Demonstrates competence in community orientation, stewardship, and strategic planning and action/ppstrongEssential Functions/strong/ppstrongDirect Patient Care/strong/pulliDetermines reason for patients visit by reviewing patients medical record and/or questioning patient regarding medical complaint./liliDocuments patients symptoms and observations in the electronic medical record./liliAccurately reviews and updates patients social history and medication lists in the electronic health record./liliPerforms patient care functions in accordance with stand orders and as directed by clinic physicians, mid-level providers or nurses. Activities include but are not limited to: taking vital signs, applying/removing dressings; reporting adverse reactions or changes in patients condition to appropriate personnel; explaining health education and referral information to patient as directed./liliAccurately and efficiently performs routine medical assistant duties such as: administration of immunizations, TB testing, venipuncture, audiometer examination, visual acuity, ear lavage, ECG, respiratory treatments, and other routine medical functions as directed by the provider and according to established procedures./liliCollects specimens from patients such as urine, stool, or blood, and prepares specimen for laboratory pick-up for analysis as directed; performs routine laboratory tests such as urine dipstick, pregnancy test, and hemoglobin or blood sugar finger stick./liliAssists medical personnel with minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic examinations; provides support to patients and other assistance as directed or required; completes necessary arrangements or organizes treatment rooms prior to surgical and/or examination procedures; obtains patient consent prior to surgical procedure./liliFacilitates the check-out process, including: providing the patient with their clinical summary, scheduling follow up or next day appointments and exiting the patient from the health center or to the laboratory check-in./li/ulpstrongBack Office Duties/strong/pulliEnsures that each exam room is properly cleaned, equipped and supplied./liliMonitors inventory of medical supplies and orders needed provisions following standard health center inventory control processes./liliMaintains agreed standard of cleanliness and organization in assigned work areas./liliProperly removes soiled paper goods and disposable medical supplies./liliAccording to established protocols, properly cleans previously used instruments, prepares for sterilization and autoclave./li/ulpstrongAdministrative Duties/strong/pulliFollowing standard protocols, manages assigned providers message queues./liliEnsures all patient logs, immunization records, consents and other forms are complete./liliResponsible for accurately preparing patient records for upcoming visits, including obtaining needed medical records, reviewing standing orders and accessing for clinical measures./liliEnsures that all documentation is available for pre-operation and hospital follow-up appointments./liliRelays messages to medical personnel; returns calls to patients as directed; answers questions and instructs patients in self-care as directed. As directed, follows up with patients who are a no-show for their appointment./liliCross trains in other clinic areas and fills in as requested in the front office, medical records, case management and laboratory./li/ulpstrongPatient Relations/strong/pulliProvides positive, supportive and caring behavior in all communications with patients, visitors, health center staff and community members./liliAdheres to the policies, procedures, and standards of Camino Health Center./liliActs as Spanish-English interpreter between provider and client when needed. Interprets accurately and at a level appropriate for the client./li/ulpstrongAdditional Responsibilities/strong/pulliPerforms other duties as assigned by supervisor./li/ulpstrongMinimum Position Qualifications/strong/ppstrongEducation:/strong High School Diploma or GED required/ppstrongExperience/Training:/strong Bilingual in English/Spanish/ppstrongLicense/Certification:/strong Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited program; Current BLS certificate/ppstrongPreferred Position Qualifications/strong/ppstrongExperience / Training:/strong One year experience or training in a health care setting. Experience working in an electronic health record (EHR). Allscripts EHR experience/ppstrongPhysical and Personal Requirements:/strong/pulliAble to lift up to 35 lbs./liliMust have reliable transportation to report for shift./liliAvailability to work some Saturdays on an as need basis./li/ulpMonday-Friday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Possible Saturday 8:00 - 5:00 PM coverage needed./p/div