Medical Assistant Certified
Job Category : Patient Services
Location : Springfield, MA 01103, USA
Minimum Requirements :
- High School diploma / G.E.D.
- Graduated from an Accredited Medical Assistant Program
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, patients, representatives of outside agencies, etc.
- Professional mannerisms
- Professional appearance
- Demonstrate proficiency in the assessment and delivery of all services to a diverse population
- Adult, Infant, and Child C.P.R. certification (BLS)
- Candidate must have and maintain Medical Assistant Certification
Work Hours include M-F 8 : 30-6 with voluntary weekend coverage of Urgent Care Clinic and are subject to change
Responsibilities :
Patient Prepping : In accordance with established procedures, take and record vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, for all visits. Perform tests, i.e., EKG, vision and audio screening, and oxygen saturation as requested. Prepare the exam room and assist with the exam as needed If bilingual, aid staff in interpretation during visits and phone contact as needed Perform other duties deemed necessary by the Nurse Manager, DON, or CNO Oversee the provider's schedule and management of patient flow Maintain confidentiality of all health center information Schedule patient appointments and follow-up Comply with H.I.P.P.A. regulationsMaintenance of Lab / Work Area : Keep work areas, exam rooms, and lab clean and orderly Maintain Universal Precautions at all times and follow protocols related to blood / body fluid spills Order lab and clinic supplies as needed Inspect supplies in exam rooms and the supply closet minimally every quarter and document in log booksLaboratory / Clinical Assistance : Review the order sheet Administer Vaccines as directed by the Provider Draw, perform, and / or collect all lab specimens, ensuring specimen integrity Perform urinalysis, hCG, strep testing, finger stick blood glucose, hgb, and lead testing Complete the correct lab requisition according to the insurance / grant Record completed lab work in lab logs daily Autoclave and record weekly spore count ACO : Assist with QI projects to improve and maintain quality measures for HRSA, UDS, NCC, ACO, and PCMH.Working Conditions : Work is performed in a busy outpatient clinic environment with direct patient contact. Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting. Involves the use of computers, phones, and other standard medical office equipment. Must be able to respond quickly in urgent or emergent situations. Salary ranges from $19 - $25.53
Qualifications : Licenses & Certifications Preferred Medical Assistant Program