Medical Assistant (ACC-Walk In Clinic)

ROANOKE CHOWAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER • Ahoskie, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 of computer systems and applications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in primary care providing care for all patient populations preferred
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED