TEMP Medical Assistant

Job Title Medical Assistant Department Medical Reports To Health Center ManagerClinic Services Supervisor FLSA Status Non Exempt Wage Range that the Company Expects to Pay Medical Assistant I 2250 2481 per hourMedical Assistant II Certified or Registered 2400 2646 per hourMedical Assistant for San Luis Obispo or Cambria 2500 2756 per hour SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Health Center Manager HCM and Clinic Services Supervisor CSS the Medical Assistant MA plays a key role in delivering efficient high quality care to patients at Community Health Centers of the Central Coast CHCCC Depending on the site and specialty the MA performs non professional clinical duties operates medical and laboratory equipment and assists with patient care including physically demanding tasks Additionally the MA supports the team with clerical duties and helping maintain effective workflow and operations It is the primary purpose of CHCCC to provide the highest quality of total care possible to the patient population it serves Such a level of quality depends ultimately on the staffs desire and ability to work together individually and as a team The employee is expected to be professional punctual maintain regular attendance cooperative motivated and organized at all times ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following Additional duties may be assigned with or without prior notice Actively participates in assigned Patient Care Team duties and activities Provides quality customer service using AIDET Standards Administers medications via oral parenteral routes and topical routes as per Providers written orders If MA is unfamiliar with medication heshe refers to nursing drug handbook prior to administering and consults with Provider andor RN on site Performs preliminary intake of vitals and determines need for immunizations lead screening preventative exams and other health maintenance recommendations for specific age groups Performs in house CLIA Waived laboratory tests urinalysis pregnancy tests strep etc Observes manufacturer instructions and ensures quality controls have been performed each day May assist with referral and tracking for routine visits ancillary services and external providers notes tracking in medical record and in the appropriate software program as indicated by CHCCC Greets patients using two patient identifiers escorts them to examination room assists in monitoring patient waiting areas including patient examination rooms in the event of an acute situation and to minimize the patients waiting and maximize the utilization of the provider and the clinic Acts to minimize the emotional discomfort associated with an office visit Provides comfort and encouragement for patients with anxiety Maintains clean and safe patient areas Follows safety procedures and report unsafe conditions to supervisor Ensure appropriate documentation of immunizations intake vitals medication reconciliation etc in electronic medical record May act as an interpreter using proper and formal grammar when necessary between the patient and provider Cleans and disinfects instruments and prepares for sterilization by placing instruments in appropriate solutions as per manufacturers and CHC guidelines Answers telephones to take messages completes all task in inbox and assists in patient needs and ensures that all messages are answered at the end of each day Attends meetings and trainings as required by the supervisor Ability to work with high volume of patients internalexternal customers and deal with frequent changes delay or unexpected events Demonstrates adherence to and observes all safety policies and procedures inclusive of infection control rules and regulations Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served infants pediatrics adolescents adults or geriatrics Demonstrates knowledge of domestic violence child and dependent abuse protocols Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence with patients Maintains and adheres to HIPAA employee confidentiality and privileged communications patient employee and corporation Promote the principle of health care integration and the Patient Centered Medical Home SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill andor ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions EDUCATION andor EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED required Graduation from an accredited school in Medical Assisting or certificationregistration CMARMA through a California Medical Board approved medical assistant certifying organization If MA does not have a CMA or RMA at time of hire employee must be able to pass test within one year of employment Minimum one year of recent medical assisting work experience in medical field preferred Electrocardiogram EKG vital signs venipuncture injections experience preferred LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Ability to speak effectively before groups of patients or employees of organization Bilingual ability to read speak and write in English and another language is desirable MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply sound judgment in understanding to carry out instructions in written or oral form Ability to make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and past precedents COMPUTER SKILLS Experience with word processing spreadsheets email and keyboarding required Microsoft Office skills required Working knowledge of EHR required Competency in EHR system required CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS Graduation from an accredited school in Medical Assisting Certificationregistration CMARMA through a California Medical Board approved medical assistant certifying organization If MA does not have a CMA or RMA at time of hire employee must be able to pass test within one year of employment Possession of current valid unrestricted California Drivers License Class C is required A current CPR BLS C card is required Must obtain a valid CPR card within the first 30 days of employment if not certified at the time of hire CHCs CPR Policy will supersede this job description OTHER REQUIREMENTS Required to pass a criminal history background check and drug screen upon hire Annual health examination; annual Tuberculosis skin test clearance or chest x ray; proof of immunity to MMR Varicella and Hepatitis B; proof of Tdap vaccine; during current flu season must provide proof of influenza vaccine or a signed declination form If declined a flu mask is mandatory during flu season Health screening requirements are subject to change based on CDC recommendations and federal state andor local public health ordinances PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear The employee occasionally is required to sit The employee is frequently required to stand and walk The employee must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking dressing etc The employee must regularly lift andor move up to 25 pounds of supplies Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment described here reflects the conditions an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities The role requires the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and the employee may frequently encounter moving mechanical parts and occasionally be exposed to the risk of electrical shock The noise level is typically moderate Must be willing to have a flexible work schedule that may include eveningsweekends and travel as needed ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Health Centers of the Central Coast