RCCHC-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Creswell, NC
101-250 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services

Certified Medical Assistants are important members of the Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center (RCCHC) Care Teams. Medical Assistants are responsible for delivering excellent, high-touch, primary care, and coordinating a patient centered care experience. The Medical Assistant role requires high levels of flexibility, energy, attention to detail, and problem-solving. Medical Assistants will work closely and collaboratively with their teammates to greet and room RCCHC patients. S/he will be expected to assist in assessing patient's health conditions, including performing routine diagnostic testing during appointments. The Certified Medical Assistant must be able to maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of RCCHC personnel and patients. RCCHC Mission, Vision and Values Mission: Great care for every one every day. Vision: Striving to be the primary healthcare provider, dedicated to and supported by the people we serve. Values: (R)espectful, (C)ompassionate, (C)aring, (H)onest, (C)ommitted Population Served Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center will provide open access, community-oriented primary care of the highest quality to all residents within our service area and surrounding counties, regardless of their ability to pay.

  • Electronic health record proficiency
  • Administration of medication by injection
  • Phlebotomy competency
  • Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit
  • Prepares patient for examination by performing preliminary physician test; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary
  • Demonstrates problem-solving skills, accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude.
  • Accurately execute technical procedure when ordered such as EKG's, drawing blood, obtaining and preparing laboratory specimens
  • Maintain proper storage and handling of equipment, supplies, and medications
  • Maintain a clean and orderly clinical working atmosphere; adequately prepare exam rooms and properly equip laboratory
  • Work with patients and family in giving accurate, understandable instructions in diet, special care procedures, medication, patient education
  • Participate as an active member of the RCCHC team
  • Maintain compliance with workflows, policies and procedures as well as other activities to support Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care and accreditation
  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
  • 1+ years in Medical Assistant role
  • Excellent organizational, leadership, verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to effectively handle multiple tasks and priorities in order to meet deadlines
  • High school diploma/GED required
  • Medical Assistant credential, certification or registration required
  • BLS certification required
  • Knowledge and thorough understanding of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC's) in regard to the Federal 330 Public Health Service Act
  • Knowledge of thorough understanding of the 340B program
  • Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
  • Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion.
  • Skill in analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the medical and administrative staff, patients and the community.
  • Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work; delegating and achieving goals and objectives.
  • Skill in exercising judgment and discretion in developing, interpreting, and implementing departmental policies and procedures.
  • Skill in identifying and resolving problems.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and integrate priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and interpret complex data and, resolve operational problems.
  • Ability to evaluate and make recommendations for continuous quality improvement.
  • Ability to evaluate and make recommendations for continuous risk assessment.
  • Ability to anticipate and react calmly in emergency situations.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to competently use Microsoft Office
  • Experience in primary care providing care for all patient populations preferred
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