Medical Assistant (Elk Ridge) - Springerville - Family Medicine

El Rio Community Health Center•Springerville, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of clinic leadership (clinic manager, MA Supervisor), the Medical Assistant provides health care in the clinic and performs related work as assigned. The primary goal is to support Elk Ridge's Mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs, by successfully performing the primary essential functions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved and accredited educational institution
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers
Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment
Ability to communicate effectively in English language in person, by phone, and in writing.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Continuous learning in both personal and professional development.
Consistent review, comprehension and reply of company email and related correspondence.
Employees must maintain their skills proficiency with Elk Ridge Community Health operating systems and/or software programs.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.

Responsibilities

Assists clinic health care providers in providing direct patient care, by rooming patients, obtaining vitals, gathering patient history and reason for seeking care.
Assists with Telehealth appointments.
Assists with registration of clinic patients and completes EHR data entry in patient's charts.
Gathers necessary vital signs from patients and completes entry in EHR for physician's review and entry into patient's chart.
Performs duties such as drawing blood, wound care and dressing changes, removing sutures and staples, electrocardiograms, and ear lavage.
Collects, prepares, and sends laboratory specimens for routine tests and records results under direct supervision of the provider.
Administers selected medication and treatments to patients as ordered, including injections and immunizations and instructs patients on proper follow-up procedures under the supervision of the provider.
Enters medication refill requests for provider review and approval.
Recognizes and responds appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocol; perform basic triage per specific office protocol procedures; document work processes as required.
Maintains documentation of immunizations in EMR chart and the ASIIS Website.
Maintains the supply stock in exam rooms and lab areas and documents usage so supplies may be replenished.
Checks dates on all medications and supplies daily.
Cleans examination tables between patients and at close of business day.
Adheres to Elk Ridge work practices in the Occupational Exposure Plan Policy, MSDS and safety plan.
Anticipates provider's needs related to patient care.
Assist the provider with patient education pertaining to the patient's ongoing health care: results of lab and x-ray reports; diet and exercise; laboratory and radiology preparation.
Sets up and cleans medical equipment and keeps red bags emptied and prepared for pickup.
Performs laboratory procedures provided by the center under direct supervision of the provider.
Keeps own workspace clean and tidy, and, as a team member, assures cleanliness of common use areas.
Carries out the referral process for patients as requested.
Handles prior authorizations for home health and DME equipment.
Assists other Elk Ridge team members, from all departments, when needed.
Participates in meetings as required.
Maintains current certification through CEUs or exam.
Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance.
Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively and cope in a healthy way with job stress.
Participates in training of new staff - demonstrates supervisory capacity or already has supervisory experience.
Helps to build a team-oriented setting.
Participates in clinic or corporate projects.
Models professional clinical standards and behaviors.
Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection prevention and control etc. for this position.
Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards.
Represents themselves as a professional role model of Elk Ridge Community Health serving as a positive informational source for members of the community.
Supports Elk Ridge Community Health by participating in community events which promote good health, and which contribute to a broader awareness and understanding of Elk Ridge Community Health and the many services provided to the community.
Participates in all appropriate health care activities related to Elk Ridge Community Health on a local, state, and national level to maintain and enhance Elk Ridge’s image with health agencies, professional associations, and the general public.
Ensures and supports the cost-effective use of materials, supplies, and equipment by limiting waste of all organizational supplies and resources.
Ensures that documentation of hours worked is completed accurately, as well as signed-off/approved in a timely manner.
Adapts to changing requirements and successfully learns and demonstrates new skills in response to software, system, and program improvements or upgrades.
Performs other duties as assigned.