Medical Assistant II - Clinical

Medical Assistant II - Clinical

Medical assistants at CHS are part of the health care team offering primary care clinical services for the MHC student population. Their primary function is clinical support for patient visits with clinicians (ie rooming of patients, in-office procedures and lab tests). Additionally, MAs support the daily operations of the clinic via health related administrative duties (i.e. referrals, scheduling, medical records, clinical supply ordering & billing). MAs only operate within their trained scope of care and must adhere to the same confidentiality regulations and standards of medical documentation. Medical assistants support the missions and philosophy of College Health Services, the Division of Student Life, and Mount Holyoke College as well promote multiculturalism and inclusivity for all. This is a 10 month position starting mid-July and ending mid-May each academic year.

Clinical

• Prepare patients for clinician appointments, including but not limited to vital signs, medication and allergy reconciliation, brief medical history (chief complaint, menstrual history, substance use)
• Document patient information accurately and appropriately in the patient's medical record.
• Prepare the exam room for special examinations & / or procedures that require additional supplies (ie pelvic examination, dressing changes, suturing)
• Perform clinical procedures within the scope of practice and training (i.e. nebulizer treatments, EKGs, ear irrigation, fitting crutches, or other orthopedic needs)
• Provide accurate instructions and patient education as related to clinical procedures
• Effectively communicate with the administrative support staff and medical providers / nursing staff to maintain efficient patient flow during each clinical session.
• Maintain clean and organized clinic and exam rooms
• Maintain adequate non-expired medical supplies / equipment, requisition forms, and patient education materials in clinic storage closets / rooms, mid-station, and exam rooms
• Adhere to infection control policies in cleaning exam rooms and clinical equipment; including sterilizing reusable medical equipment

Process referrals to specialists; effectively communicate with outside medical practices and student patients

Recognize clinical and environmental emergency situations and respond appropriately, operating under the policies and procedures of College Health Services.

Maintain communication with supervisor about issues related to duties and actively participate in problem-solving.

Lab related

Administrative medical office activities

General

Minimum Qualifications :

Hiring Range : $23.58 - $25.95

What We Offer :

Background Checks :

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants :

Apply online; application materials must include :