Medical Assistant - Women's Health (Full-Time)

Hudson Headwaters Health Network•Glens Falls, NY

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides care to patients under the direction of the responsible Registered Nurse and Provider, using a team approach. The role delivers age-appropriate, population-specific care in a compassionate, culturally and ethnically sensitive manner that supports the organization’s mission, vision, and core values. The position provides care in urgent care and primary care settings as needed. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for visits, completes intake and documentation, reviews allergies, medications, and health history, and communicates changes in patient health status to the provider. The position also supports point-of-care testing, equipment and supply management, infection control, staff training, and departmental initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successfully achieve the Network Medical Assistant Certification within 90 days of signing the job description.
One year of health care experience.
Current BLS certification.
Demonstrated computer competencies, including electronic medical record and/or practice management experience.
Knowledge of medical assistant standards of care.
Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere; must be self-directed, detail-oriented, and motivated.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in ambulatory care.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients by obtaining complete intake information and adhering to the provider’s schedule while maintaining efficiency and accuracy.
Document the chief complaint, height, weight, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, and pain level; obtain peak flow and pulse oximetry when indicated.
Review allergies and document reactions; reconcile medication lists, determine the need for medication renewals, and prepare orders for provider approval.
Review patient health histories, including pertinent preventive, social, and past medical conditions, and use available resources for patient education and provider-ordered follow-up care.
Inform the provider of changes in patients’ health status.
Provide high-quality patient care in urgent care and primary care settings as needed.
Assist with inventory and receipt of medical supplies and equipment.
Follow standards, policies, and procedures for diagnostic and point-of-care testing, including specimen collection, quality assurance, electronic medical record documentation, and patient education.
Participate in Network committees, staff meetings, and departmental meetings as assigned.
Contribute to staff and Network teamwork while promoting a positive, patient-minded approach focused on patient satisfaction.
Stay current on relevant standards, policies, procedures, and infection-control requirements.
Clean, disinfect, and sterilize medical equipment according to established standards.
Maintain annual competencies and required continuing education for Medical Assistant Certification.
Monitor compliance with daily, weekly, and monthly checklists, including room stocking, environmental cleaning, and equipment quality control and maintenance.
Support training of other non-licensed clinical staff.
Serve on departmental initiatives supporting the organization’s mission, vision, and core values.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.