Medical Assistant (Erie)

CENTRAL OUTREACH WELLNESS CENTER LLC•Erie, PA

6d•$2,000 - $2,500

About The Position

The role of the medical assistant is to assist providers in implementing patient care and provide patient-centered and culturally competent care at Central Outreach Wellness Center.

Requirements

Culturally competent while working, including being gender sensitive and pronoun aware
Be able to work with a team of medical assistants, providers, and administrative staff
Knowledge of basic computer skills, Excel, Word and how to use Electronic Medical Records
Experience with patient centered care
Punctuality and impeccable attendance
Strong communication skills with both professionals and patients from all demographics
Non-judgmental approach to patient care
Technical skills with required office equipment
Patience and great attention to detail
Completely understand the healthcare privacy laws as outlined in HIPAA
LGBTQIA cultural competency
Ability to work collaboratively in team-based care
Ability to adapt to a work environment that is constantly changing and not always structured
Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, excited atmosphere
Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor
Ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

Chart short description of each visit for Provider, or MA visit
Obtain Vitals including height, weight, BP, pain level, pulse, and respiratory rate
Obtain Labs as ordered, and properly label samples with first initial, last name and birthdate as confirmed with patient
Collect samples including urine, throat swab, and rectal swab as ordered
Properly log patient information into EKG, and perform EKG successfully
Administer and properly chart for vaccines under the guidance of providers, and bill for patient vaccines in EMR system properly
Properly chart any given medications in the chief complaint with proper dosage, concentration, administration route and site
Assist providers with any medical task as requested
Disinfect exam rooms between patient visits
Stock all bathrooms and exam rooms with gloves, appointment slips, etc
Properly dispose of sharps and bio-hazardous materials, maintain safe environment
Answering phones and routing the caller to where they need to go
Additional responsibilities as assigned