Medical Assistant - School Based Health - Ruth Ellis Center - 40 Hours- Days

Medical Assistant – School Based Health Sign-on Bonus: $2,500.00 Full-Time Benefit Eligible Shift: Full-time - 40 Hours - Day Shift Location: Ruth Ellis Center - Highland Park Position Summary Under direct supervision of the provider and/or nursing leadership, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients. These duties may include but are not limited to the greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room, obtaining medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs, preparing patients for an examination/procedure, and assisting the provider during the examination/procedure. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, and treatment. Obtain vital signs and record in the electronic health record (EHR). Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills. Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per protocols, policies, and procedures. Prepare, administer, and document oral, parenteral medications and immunizations as ordered by the supervising provider. Consistently follow the six rights of medication administration. Maintains accurate immunization and medication administration records. Document care provided during patient visit in the EHR. Recognize and respond to emergencies. Actively monitor & respond timely to patient requests via telephone encounter, In Basket message and/or My Chart according to identified time frames and documents responses in the EHR. Enter medication, radiology, and lab orders in the electronic health record per protocol for provider sign off. Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and/or caregiver as directed by the provider. Prepare medication refill/request for provider review and signature in EHR. Education Required High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Experience Required Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred. Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care preferred. Ability to problem-solve preferred. Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Henry Ford Health