Clinic Medical Assistant - GCFP

Greeley County Health Services•Tribune, KS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

GCHS is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our dedicated healthcare team at the Greeley County Family Practice location. As the first point of contact for many of our patients, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming environment while supporting providers in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This position allows the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient experiences and outcomes. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and passionate about healthcare, with strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical setting. If you are committed to professionalism, teamwork, and excellence in patient care, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our growing clinic.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Responsibilities

Triage patients by measuring vital signs: pulse rate, temperature, respiratory rate, blood pressure, weight, and height.
Facilitate assessments and screenings such as PHQ2/PHQ9, fall risk, smoking, alcohol and drug use, and other screenings directed by the clinic director and/or provider. Record information to update patients' charts at every visit. Document details of the visit and room patient for the provider.
Provide patient care as directed by the provider: Treatments will include but are not limited to injections, oral medications, ear irrigations, footcare, concussion screenings, eye exams, pap smears, and drug screening.
Assist providers with procedures beginning with laying out instruments and equipment prior to rooming patients. Procedures will include, but are not limited to, casting/cast removals, IUD placement/removal, lesion removals, mole/wart removals, sutures and suture removals, finger and toe nail removals. Hand instruments and materials to the doctor as directed. Clean the room when the procedure is completed.