Medical Assistant (Full-Time)

Hudson Headwaters Health Network • Queensbury, NY

111d • $20

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides care to patients under the direction of the responsible Registered Nurse and Provider with a team approach to patient care. Provides age appropriate population specific patient care in a compassionate, caring, culturally and ethnically sensitive manner that promotes the organizations mission, vision and core values.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successfully achieve the Network Medical Assistant Certification within 90-days of signing the job description.
• 1-year health care experience; prior experience in ambulatory care preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Demonstrated computer competencies including electronic medical record and/or practice management experience.
• Knowledge of medical assistant standards of care.
• Must be self-directed, detail oriented, motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team atmosphere.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the patient by obtaining a complete intake and adhere to the providers schedule while maintaining efficiency and accuracy.
• Patient preparation and documentation includes a chief compliant, height, weight, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations and pain level.
• A peak flow and pulse oximetry is obtained when indicated.
• Reviews allergies with reaction documented and reconciles medication list with patient and determines need for medication renewals and preps order for provider approval.
• Reviews the patients health history to include pertinent preventative, social and past medical conditions; uses available resources for patient education and follow-up care per provider order.
• Informs provider of changes in the patients health status.
• Provides high quality patient care in both urgent care and primary care settings as needed.
• Assists with inventory and receipt of medical supplies and equipment.
• Adheres to standards, policies and procedures for diagnostic and point of care testing, including specimen collection, quality assurance, documentation in the electronic medical record and patient education.
• Participates in Network committees, staff and departmental meetings as assigned.
• Contributes to teamwork of the staff and Network while presenting a positive view and patient-minded vision, with patient satisfaction as the continuing goal.
• Stays current on relevant standards, policies and procedures, infection control requirements.
• Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes medical equipment according to set standards.
• Maintains annual competencies and required continuing education for the Medical Assistant Certification.
• Monitors compliance with daily/weekly/monthly check lists including stocking of rooms, environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance.
• Supports training of other non-licensed clinical staff.
• Enthusiastically serves on various departmental initiatives that support the Mission, Vision and Core Values.
• Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• The pay rate for this position is $20.40/hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED