Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Part Time Medical Assistant Opening!
Hours: Part time - Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-5pm
Pay: $24-$27/hour
Summary :

• Patient population is 55 and older
• Only one MA handles this location, so would be the only working MA. There are providers and such there as well
• Not a super busy site as they see around 5-6 patients a day - candidates needs to be okay with the slowness of the facility 

Responsibilities:

• Books clinic appts
• Takes and records routine vital signs, preparing patients for examination and assisting the physician during the examination.
• Collects samples (blood, urine, stool. Etc.) in the clinic or in the home setting and processes with the lab.
• Performs point of care waived lab testing as directed by the provider (or according to standing orders) in the clinic or home setting as needed.
• Performs all aspects of phlebotomy including reviewing requisitions in Quest Care360, ensuring proper tubes are used for tests ordered, skillfully obtains blood in geriatric patient population (e.g., use of butterfly needles), spin and refrigerate specimens, package specimens, coordinate pickup with Quest as needed. 
• Performs pre-visit preparation and after-visit follow up including scheduling participants for follow up medical appointments.
• Greets participants in a warm, welcoming manner and checks them into the clinical reception area prior to their medical appointment, guides them through the appointment and checks them out when completed.
• Answers clinic telephone, schedules provider appointments, arranges for hospital admission and laboratory services and updates and files medical records as needed.
• Interacts with participants and caregivers in a manner that adheres to the highest standards of care and professionalism.
• Assists with clinical communication to the IDT resulting from clinical visits and home visits by the medical providers.
• Maintains all logs and performs all equipment calibration associated with the operation of the clinic.
• Keeps clinic stocked with medical supplies and maintains a sanitary and neat work environment.
• Communicates with outside providers related to patient information and creating authorizations for service.
• Identifies problems, seeks solutions, conducts appropriate analysis and searches for the best solution.
• Responds quickly to new challenges and makes timely decisions.

Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 
• Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• 2 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in a health center
• Demonstrated competency in Phlebotomy (Must have)
• One year of experience working with a Geriatric population required
• Beginner/Intermediate Level skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel 
• Proven ability to resolve problems creatively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently

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