Outreach Medical Assistant

Hope Christian Health Center Corp•North Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Outreach MA is a crucial member of the outreach medical team serving patients who are experiencing homelessness at the Las Vegas Courtyard, Recuperative Care Center, and other locations. The Outreach Medical Assistant (MA) participates in the delivery of excellent medical services in a patient centered medical home environment with an emphasis on the prevention of disease by serving as the initial contact between the patient and provider. The MA obtains vital signs, has the patient complete any intake screenings, obtains the reason for the visit (chief complaint(s)), and preps the exam rooms. They also assist the provider with minor procedures, administers vaccines/injections, and conducts venipuncture. The MA is also expected to actively participate in and support quality improvement activities and the clinical practice team efforts with an emphasis on the importance of the individual patient and putting the patient’s needs first. Schedule: 4:10's, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Requirements

Fluency in Spanish required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification-required
Office Laboratory Assistant Certification within 30 days of hire
At least (two years Outreach Medical Assistant experience in an outpatient clinic setting-primary care experience preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent-required.
Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program from an accredited program or school-required
Faith to believe that Hope is a ministry of God, exemplifying the love of Christ, and held and directed by the Holy Spirit.
Outstanding ability to build interpersonal relationships at all levels.
Fluency in English and Spanish
Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10-CM coding
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to operate general office machinery (computers, calculators, copy/fax machine, telephones, etc.)
Demonstrated passion for community health care.
Proven leadership, teambuilding, and organizational skills.
Skill in identifying and clearly communicating problems to the supervisor
Ability to follow medical Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement standards and policies
Proven ability to maintain integrity in a fast paced and high-demand environment.
Proven ability to manage performance goals.
Ability to interact with people from all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience- preferred.
National Medical Assistant Certification (RMA, CCMA, etc.) - preferred

Responsibilities

Serves on the Patient Care Team
Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit
Prepares patient exam and treatment rooms with necessary paperwork and/or instruments
Administers injections and applies dressings as instructed by the physician
Works directly in coordination with the providers to receive detailed instructions on the care for each patient
Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking vital signs; reporting patient history summary
Protects HIPAA and maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; comply with legal regulations
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications
Maintains all BLS certifications Must be certified through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Attends and actively participates in staff meetings and participates in committee meetings as requested
Maintains respectful, courteous, and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills with all staff members, volunteers, and patients
Supports patient care activities by managing time effectively, utilizing resources appropriately, and exemplifying excellence in attention to detail
Travel between clinic sites as needed
Performs all other duties as assigned