Bilingual Medical Assistant - Neighborhood Health Clinics (Part-Time)

Memorial Hermann Health System•Alamogordo, NM

15d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing direct and indirect patient care as outlined in the Skills Inventory, under the direct or indirect supervision of a Physician. This role will serve Southwest, Greater Heights, Northeast, and all NHC's. The Medical Assistant will assist in planning and implementing direct patient care, documenting care provided in the patient medical record, and assisting with the collection of patient/family data. Responsibilities include collecting and documenting vital signs, preparing patients for examination, assisting providers with treatments and procedures, administering medication, processing referrals, collecting specimens, and ensuring safe patient care. The role also involves promoting professional growth and development, and demonstrating a commitment to providing compassionate and personalized experiences.

Requirements

Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited school; Clinical education and/or experience may be substituted for MA certificate
CPR certification current with 30 days of hire
One (1) year of clinical experience in a designated specialty area preferred
Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations; demonstrates skills for assigned specialty area/function or assigned procedures
Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending and lifting
Required knowledge of OSHA and CLIA, HIPAA, general office tasks and filing systems

Responsibilities

Performs advanced direct and indirect patient care, under the direction of a physician, as specified in the skills inventory, in a competent manner, according to the needs/age of the patient/population served
Assists in planning and implementing direct patient care; documents care provided in patient medical record in accordance with Practice policies/procedures.
Assists with the collection of patient/family data per Practice protocol, including: biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, medications, allergies and environmental information (current and historical).
Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight and chief complaint; records gathered information timely and with accuracy.
Provides general patient care; prepares patient for examination; assist provider with treatments/procedures; performs treatment/procedures; calls in prescriptions.
Takes patient phone calls and offers advice; triages appointments; and stocks rooms.
Administers medication as directed using five rights.
Processes and co-ordinates referrals and orders for outside tests as directed by a physician; reports results to patient as directed by physician.
Collects specimens.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.