MEDICAL ASSISTANT

FAMILY CARE HEALTH CENTERS•University City, MO

9d•$17 - $24

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the primary care providers in the provision of care delivery and is an integral part of team-based care in conjunction with transformation to a patient centered medical home. All employees of FCHC must ensure service standards are delivered, including: FCHC Core, Customer Service and Professionalism, Safety.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program and/or holder of a current, active Medical Assistant certification (such as CMA, RMA, or CCMA) from a nationally recognized certifying body is required.
Must possess good organizational skills and customer service skills required

Nice To Haves

2+ years of medical office experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with the care team and performs duties such as pre-visit planning, administers Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), depression screening, tobacco screening and follow-up, BMI assessment and follow-up and immunizations, as well as assists with providing educational materials to patients and enters data into the electronic system
Records data into structured data fields and follows standard operation procedures for system documentation.
Administers vaccines and documents all required data in the designated fields, according to insurance eligibility.
Coordinates patient flow with the front desk receptionist and the providers.
Performs procedures such as drawing blood and completing lab work, injections, EKG’s, vision and hearing screenings, ear irrigations, etc.
Records vital signs and other pertinent data on client records.
Prepares patients for general and specific examinations.
Maintains the inventory of all instruments and supplies, excluding medications. Responsible for the daily preparation of exam rooms.
Assists providers in treatments, diagnostic exams and minor surgical interventions.
Utilizes effective communication and listening skills. Demonstrates respect for diversity in approaching patients and families.
Maintains the organization of the clinical area environment.
Utilizes time effectively when not assigned to a provider who’s actively seeing patients.
Works effectively in a team which includes providers and other team members. Assists with coordination of care and assists with transitions to a patient centered medical home.
Participates in Health Center staff problem solving groups.
Attends and participates in department meetings, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.