OB-Gyn MA

PUEBLO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC•Pueblo, CO

7d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Provide medical case management services to the obstetric and gynecology (OB/Gyn) patients of Pueblo Community Health Center, Inc.

Requirements

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program required.
Current certification or registration through NHA, AMT, AAMA or other recognized credentialing organization is preferred.
Equivalent combination of appropriate education, certification, and experience will be considered.
Experience in obstetric, perinatal care, and gynecology preferred.
Experience in health education.
Current B.L.S. with skills demonstration C.P.R. certification for Healthcare Providers required
Valid driver’s license with auto insurance as required by law.
Proof of current Flu Immunization is required, during the Flu season November 1 - February 28.
Conversational Spanish desirable.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Essential to have ability to understand verbal information, ability to exchange verbal information with others and ability to present information verbally.
Essential to have ability to read and understand written materials and ability to compose information/instruction in written form.
Essential to have ability to memorize.
Essential to be able to reason mathematically and to have analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Current certification or registration through NHA, AMT, AAMA or other recognized credentialing organization is preferred.
Experience in obstetric, perinatal care, and gynecology preferred.
Experience in health education.
Conversational Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

Function as primary obstetric and GYN nurse for routine OB/GYN care and medical screening for Pueblo Community Health Center, Inc.
Medically case manage the OB/GYN patients:
Schedule OB, Gynecology, Colposcopy, Pre and Post-op visits
Provide patient education
Follow up on no shows and labs
Perform triage of OB/GYN phone calls
Assist gynecologist with gynecology procedures and case manage gynecology patients including abnormal PAPs and colposcopy.
Assist in scheduling HROB, case managing HROB visits, and assisting in HROB clinic.
Assist in maintaining linkages with community agencies.
Ensure that all points of contact with the patient are adequately documented in the electronic medical record, including patient phone calls, visits, and contact with other community agencies.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Provide OB/GYN care appropriate to the age-specific needs of all patients in accordance with the principles of growth and development for infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric life cycles.
Maintain knowledge of current technology related to perinatal/GYN nursing.
Maintain CPR certification.
Adhere to infection control policies and procedures
Maintain and sterilize instruments for OB/GYN procedures including upkeep of the autoclave. Maintain log and Duo-record every time autoclave is used. Perform periodic cleaning and spore testing.
Perform routine point of care testing in the lab and assist in keeping urine lab clean and orderly.
Maintain inventory of exam room supplies, stock and order supplies as needed.
Perform daily cleaning of lab and exam rooms used.
Adhere to policies and procedures in the laboratory manual.
Participate in the peer review process in the department.
Administer immunizations and medications.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plan
Cafeteria 125 Flexible Spending Account
supplemental insurances
generous paid time off benefits including holidays and personal time off (PTO)
The organization also contributes to the employee’s tax-sheltered annuity plan after one year of service.