Medical Assistant

Harrington Family Health Center•Harrington, ME

80d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works closely with the providers and other health professionals to ensure the seamless flow of patient care. Qualified candidates must be proficient with electronic health records, and have strong team-building and communication skills. The successful candidate will also be engaged with the quality improvement team collecting data ensuring a delivery of high quality of care.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent
Knowledge of medical terminology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

1 year experience as medical assistant in an outpatient setting and/or specialty area
Medical Assistant Program certificate

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of the patient care team to provide care to individual patients.
Present a positive and professional image in interactions with staff and the public.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with health center policies and procedures.
Participate in daily huddles.
Maintain hand hygiene.
Administer immunizations.
Perform fluoride varnish applications of pediatric patients.
Report laboratory results or messages to the patient per medical provider request.
Perform appropriate documentation in electronic medical records.
Document tobacco use and if screening is positive, cessation counseling.
Conduct screenings such as depression screening/PHQ9, anxiety screening, pediatric and trauma screening.
Review and send messages to providers as appropriate.
Complete and fax prior authorizations.
Conduct PPD plants and properly document.
Responsible for patient rooming, including room cleaning and stocking.
Administer EKGs and other testing procedures as designated.
Properly dispose of biohazardous materials.
Enter vaccines into Immpact.
Use pulse oximetry.
Conduct pre-visit planning.
All other duties as assigned.