Certified Medical Assistant

Positive Impact Health Centers INC • Decatur, GA

49d • Hybrid

About The Position

Positive Impact Health Centers (PIHC) is a community leader in providing HIV prevention, care and treatment services located in Metro Atlanta. The PIHC model of care assures that clients have access to medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health and social services, providing the best opportunity for patients to achieve high-quality health outcomes. Services are provided on-site and through telehealth.

This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position description.

Requirements

• Certified as a Medical Assistant, preference for strong phlebotomy skills
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task
• Electronic Medical Record system knowledge preferred
• Possess excellent communication skills (writing, spelling, listening and speaking)
• Cooperates as a team member
• Possesses problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Utilizes good management techniques
• Follows through to completion of assigned tasks
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet database and presentation software
• Abides by all policies and procedures concerning personnel including conflict of interest policy
• Certified Medical Assistant with at least 2-3 years of experience in clinical setting.
• Certified Medical Assistant

Nice To Haves

• strong phlebotomy skills

Responsibilities

• Support physicians, nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistants (PA) in the care of patients receiving PrEP services and in the care of patients living with HIV.
• Escort patients to exam rooms
• Perform vital signs
• Return phone calls within 24 hours
• Conduct patient interviews including history, complaints, and current medications
• Prepare patients for examinations, and assist the physician, NP or PA during examinations
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens (including phlebotomy) or perform basic laboratory tests
• Prepare referrals as ordered and collaborate assigned patient care team and provide relevant support to clinical operations and patient care
• Document in the electronic medical record
• Conduct triage and Schedule patients for appointments with clinical provider or for laboratory specimen collection
• Provide treatments, administer medications and vaccines as directed
• Authorize medication refills as directed
• Perform administrative duties related to patient care as directed
• Abide by all state and agency policies regarding confidentiality of patient information
• Responsible for general clinic housekeeping and disinfection of exam rooms and other treatment areas as necessary
• Participate in quality improvement activities as indicated

Benefits

• Health Wellness day per quarter
• Parental Leave
• Free parking at our locations/bus line accessibility
• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Automatic 3% Safe Harbor & 2% Profit Sharing (Retirement Program)
• 100% allotted for benefit elections for employees, 50% allotted for benefit elections for employee's spouse/dependent
• Credit Union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed