Medical Assistant

Finger Lakes Community Health•Geneva, NY

6d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Finger Lakes Community Health uses BambooHR for the hiring and onboarding of our staff. All communications for recruitment will come directly from BambooHR ([email protected]) and may appear as spam. This position is shared with our Ovid Community Health location. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel between sites. About Finger Lakes Community Health: Finger Lakes Community Health (FLCH) was founded in 1989 with an original mission of serving the region's agricultural workers by linking individuals to area resources and providing essential health services. In 2009 the organization expanded to become a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving patients of all incomes, ethnicities and walks of life. Over the last decade, FLCH has grown to provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services to over 28,000 patients at eight health centers. With over 200 employees we strive to provide high-quality and innovative health care services to the Finger Lakes Region. The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for providing the initial screening of patients through the collection of vitals and health history during the rooming process. This position ensures the clinical team has the patient information needed to promote the delivery of primary and preventative health care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
CPR Certification Required
The ability to work flexible hours -- some evenings are required
A valid New York State driver’s license in compliance with FLCH drivers’ policy

Nice To Haves

Prior experience a plus, but not required
The ability to communicate fluently in Spanish and English preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Prepare clinical area for building opening or closing in accordance with Finger Lakes Community Health hours of operation
Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and clinical areas according to clinical infection control procedures
Restock rooms with medical supplies
Assess inventory and place order for medical supplies
Perform Quality Control measures including but not limited to:
Monthly control testing
Equipment inspections
Attend morning huddle meeting with patient care team to address patient concerns
Review patient information during pre-visit planning to ensure appointments are appropriately scheduled and needed information has been received
Obtain patient vitals and history during patient rooming process
Notify nurse or provider of abnormal findings during patient rooming process
Assist with minor procedures and exams as outlined in NYS clinical scope of practice
Perform patient screenings as outlined in NYS clinical scope of practice
Complete phlebotomy and lab collection and handling as outlined in NYS clinical scope of practice
Inform patients or designated persons of physician orders, changes in care plan, test results, etc. as outlined in NYS clinical scope of practice
Scan clinical documents from patient or clinical staff into patient chart
Chart services in patient record including but not limited to:
Referrals, screenings, lab orders/results, patient history, vitals
Address telephone encounters, actions, and referrals in the electronic health record system in accordance with Finger Lakes Community Health policies and procedures