Clinical - Medical Assistant

Job Description

Position : Medical Assistant

Job Details :

Interview and screen patients, conduct patient history review, document in electronic medical record, and prepare patients for examinations / procedures.

Monitor patient vital signs.

Perform routine laboratory tests including venipuncture.

Communicate lab test results to clinician.

Process receipt of incoming lab results.

Set up exam rooms and prepare patients for their clinical visits.

Provide factual patient education.

Provide additional education after clinician or RN assessment.

Including explanations of all FDA approved birth control methods.

Provide unbiased specific instruction on the client s selected birth control method.

Assist clinician as needed.

Provide contraceptive supplies, medications including injectables, perform venipuncture, and manage patients with medical emergencies per PPNCS protocols under direct supervision of licensed nurse practitioner, physician s assistant, physician, or registered nurse.

Assure inventory control of clinic and contraceptive supplies including ordering, stocking, inventory reconciliation and tracking.

Communicate PPNCS protocols, policy and procedures to clinicians and staff as appropriate.

Assure clinic manuals are up to date (e.g., clinic, lab, safety).

Provide factual, unbiased information to patients seeking abortion.

Describe the difference between medication and surgical abortion.

Inform patients in a non-directive manner about all options available to them in the event of an unintended pregnancy and make a referral for service based on the patients needs.

All health center staff are expected to participate in the onboarding of new employees and supporting the crosstraining of established employees.

Follow all laws regarding mandatory reporting.

Participate in team approach to patient care working cooperatively with others to achieve productivity standards and exceptional customer service.

Maintain a working knowledge of Planned Parenthood policies and procedures and apply these to patient and clinic services.

Qualifications :

High School diploma or equivalent

Current CPR certification

Completion of a Medical Assisting diploma program, Associate degree in Medical Assisting, has equivalent military experience or past EMT / Paramedic licensure.

Reproductive health experience

Bilingual language skills (Spanish, Hmong, and Somali preferred)

Experience working with NextGen or other EHR system

About Us :

All Medical Personnel is a national leader in healthcare staffing recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the nation's largest healthcare staffing firms. Our goal is to simplify the Allied process with a flexible and personalized approach. Our clients range from local, regional and national healthcare organizations throughout the United States. Whatever the focus of your medical career, we can help you find the perfect allied opportunity!

Please reference Job number : 255866

Additional Information

All Medical Personnel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.About Us : All Medical Personnel is a national leader in healthcare staffing recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the nation's largest healthcare staffing firms. Our goal is to simplify the process with a flexible and personalized approach. Our clients range from local, regional and national healthcare organizations throughout the United States. Learn more about us at allmedical.com.