Medical Assistant I

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center • Mcminnville, OR

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Medical Assistant I (MAI) is to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, performing delegated clinical and administrative duties within the supervising provider’s scope of practice consistent with the MA’s education, training, and demonstrated competency. At Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, the mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive primary health care to the communities of Washington and Yamhill counties, with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farm workers and a view to removing barriers to health care. The organization strives to provide an environment that welcomes and values its employees and the people it serves.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training program and certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities in an ever-changing environment while maintaining a calm, professional environment.
• Knowledge and skills through experience and/or training to be able to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served by the clinic.
• Recognize own limitations and seek guideline/assistance appropriately.
• Rotate to other clinics as needed within the guidelines of the union contract.
• Must be able to lift/carry 40 lbs. – supplies.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/bicultural proficiency in Spanish and English preferred.
• One-year previous medical assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review daily schedule and verify availability of supplies and working equipment for the day.
• Prepare patient chart prior to appointment time.
• Direct patient flow and room turnover in assigned areas.
• Communicate with patients and families, keeping them informed of schedule delays.
• Maintain cleanliness, inventory, and preparedness of assigned exam rooms.
• Provide assistance to patients needing help with ambulation or those dependent on a wheelchair or walker.
• Communicate changes to patient’s schedule with the provider and team members.
• Coordinate interpreter services as needed.
• Communicate with families and patients to ensure they understand flow and expectations for the visit.
• Provide interpretation as requested.
• Schedule appointments as ordered by the provider.
• Perform vital sign, diagnostic tests, and laboratory tests including waived lab tests, venipuncture, and specimen processing.
• Accurately document medical information in patients’ records (flow sheet, progress notes, immunization records, growth charts, refill logs, etc.), lab logs, and quality control logs.
• Determine immunization status and administer immunizations as needed.
• Administer medication as ordered by providers.
• Label prepackaged medication as directed by providers.
• Determine the type of appointment needed and prepare the patient appropriately.
• Assist providers with procedures.
• Dispense information to patients as instructed by providers.
• Call/fax refill requests to the pharmacy as ordered by providers.
• Check sharps containers daily, replacing when full.
• Stock information pamphlets and forms in the clinic daily.
• Stock exam rooms, nurse’s station, and vaccine administration station and lab daily.
• Organize and maintain clean and soiled utility rooms and storage areas.
• Disinfect and sterilize equipment.
• Maintain proper quality monitoring/control program for sterilization systems.
• Assist the front desk as needed to expedite patient check-in.
• Clean and disinfect exam tables, counters, and equipment such as scales, toys, and blood pressure cuffs per VGMHC Infection Control Guidelines.
• Assemble equipment and prepare trays for minor procedures.
• Track patients’ records as directed by the provider.
• Report off to covering team member when leaving the floor for break, lunch, or off duty.
• Ability to problem-solve issues in a team environment.
• Assist other staff as requested.
• Implement agreed-upon changes in functions, policies, and procedures.
• Establish appropriate patient/clinic flow priorities and follow through to completion.
• Ensure confidentiality of patients and staff.
• Demonstrate cultural competency.
• Be an enthusiastic learner with the ability to work quickly, accurately, independently, and under stressful conditions.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and competency assessment, including attending educational classes, communicating training needs, attending staff meetings, orienting new staff, and cross-training.
• Perform other duties requested by Supervisor.
• Handle protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED