Medical Assistant (Full-Time)

Hudson Headwaters Health Network•Gansevoort, NY

17h•$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 organization’s 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 provider’s 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 patient’s 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