Medical Assistant-- Per Diem - CHC of Groton

Moses/Weitzman Health System•Groton, VT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

On a daily basis, provides clinical and technical support for primary care providers. Implements all planned care items using electronic tools to ensure efficient and accurate workflow. Monitors equipment and performs clinical testing according to OSHA and CLIA standards. Liaises with patients, families, specialists, and all members of the health care team. With the primary care nurse and provider, ensures continuity and coordination of care in a patient centered medical home.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency
Completion of a Medical Assistant course from an accredited/recognized school
Medical Assistant board certification (only accept AAMA, NHA, NCCT)/registration (only accept AMT) or obtained within 90 days of hire
EKG use, appointment scheduling, word processing and computer skills, and familiarity with medical testing procedures.
Sound organizational skills and accuracy at all levels of job.
Prior demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skills.
Must be team focused and demonstrate leadership qualities.
Current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED (CPR/FPR/AED) certification or current American Heart Association BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers certification.
Access to clients’ charts and health care information.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual
Expert knowledge of the electronic health record

Responsibilities

Performs pre-visit preparation for all primary care patients scheduled to be seen, applying evidence-based guidelines from major regulatory and specialty groups.
In collaboration with the primary care nurse and provider, "e-huddles" utilizing the Planned Care Dashboard to ensure complete and thorough primary care visits.
Prepares patients to be seen by provider, using established criteria as appropriately determined by the nature of the visit (i.e., sick, PE, WCC, etc.).
Accurately documents chief complaint and results from evidence-based screening tests.
Accurately performs and documents patient vital signs.
Independently and accurately performs appropriate CLIA waived tests, EKG, hearing & vision test.
Prioritizes work responsibilities on a daily basis, decreasing waiting time.
Collaborates with providers, clinical and clerical support staff to facilitate appropriate patient flow.
Effectively works as a member of the health care team assisting other team members as needed, or requested.
Appropriately schedules tests and referrals for specialty care in accordance to Provider orders in a timely manner.
Maintains a clean, orderly, safe working environment.
Oversees maintenance of supplies and documents in medical logs as directed.
Setup and stock exam rooms and clean rooms at end of each day worked.
Adheres to all infection control standards, follows Universal Precautions and safety policies and procedures of the Agency.
Maintains yearly CPR certification as required for all clinical employees.
Exhibits excellent customer service skills to external and internal customers at all times with a focus on quality of care and teamwork that focuses on the needs of the department and/or the business in conjunction with the full mission of the Agency.
Complies with Agency mandated in-service training workshops (EOC, Working Safely, Abuse, etc.).
Communicates clinical/client information to providers accurately.
Accurately takes messages.
Communicates effectively with other medical assistants, collaborates with medical provider and nursing staff.
Maintains client confidentiality.