About this role
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is an integral member of the health care team at different centers, which provides support to the nursing staff and health providers in addressing the health care needs of our patients. Assists in providing continuity and quality of care to our patients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions:
1. Performs/assists in numerous procedures including vital signs (BP, HR, RR, T, HT, & WT), EKG, BMI, vision tests, specimen collections, and venipucture when necessary. 2. Provides/assists appropriate medical triage of patients. 3. Stocks examination rooms with supplies on a daily basis and as needed. 4. Assists providers with procedures and routine examinations in the examination rooms. 5. Records pertinent medical information in the medical records. 6. Assists nurses in preparing, completing, and maintaining medical records and reports. 7. Performs routine clinical administrative operations including photocopying charts, updating prenatal log book, follow-up on abnormal labs and referrals, calling patients when necessary, mailing letters to patients, and faxing referrals to central office. 8. Assists nurses in checking emergency box and refrigerator temperatures. 9. Assists nurses with ordering medications, vaccines and medical supplies as needed. 10. Performs venipuncture as necessary. 11. Provides health counseling to patients, including HIV counseling. 12. Facilitates related services for health center patients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy. 13. Coordinates with health care team to facilitate the highest quality of health services for patients. 14. Compliance with Infection Control policies and procedures. 15. Performs other related duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE REQUIRED:
* Two (2) years of prior Medical Assistant experience required * High School Diploma or GED * Current Medical Assistant Certificate from a New York State Licensed School * Phlebotomy Certificate * Current CPR Certificate or acceptance for a CPR training course within six (6) months of employment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team in meeting program goals. 2. Respect for the rights of individuals to make their own decisions about their medical care. 3. Ability to communicate with concern and empathy towards individuals from a variety of socio-economic, cultural and religious backgrounds. 4. Ability to relate comfortably to all patients in discussing their individual needs for ongoing health maintenance and education. 5. Demonstrates commitment to continuing development of medical/nursing knowledge. 6. Interest in the conviction of purpose and aim for all programs in the agency. 7. Strong interpersonal skills. 8. Computer literate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Ability to stand, walk, bend or sit for an extended period of time.
2. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
3. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
4. Communication skills using the spoken word.
5. Ability to see within normal parameters.
6. Ability to here within normal range.
7. Use of public transportation.
8. Possible exposure to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens.
The physical requirements described herein 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, whenever possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.