Medical Assistant 6750

Meridian Health Services•Kokomo, IN

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Focusing on Whole-Person Healthcare Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the whole person integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being. We are currently seeking a full time School Based Medical Assistant to perform a variety of patient care activities to provide clinical and administrative support and assistance in a school-based clinic. This position will assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management. The Medical Assistant will be a member of a medical care team in accordance with NCQA - Patient Centered Medical Home standards and will be required to travel as necessary for training and coverage at other locations. This is a full time position working Monday through Friday 8am - 4:30pm.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred
Prefer six months to a year of work experience, preferably in clinic setting
Valid drivers license, a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance required.

Nice To Haves

Previous pediatric experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist patients with flow through the clinic and escorts patients to exam rooms.
Takes vital signs and prepares patients for assessment
Prepares exam rooms and instruments for examination and testing and maintains appropriate inventory of supplies in all exam areas.
Sterilizes instruments as assigned.
Screens telephone calls for referrals.
Ensures that pertinent information and most recent test results are in patient records.
Assist providers with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed.
Remains in exam room with provider during patient exams as requested or assigned.
Follows infection control guidelines and ensures adherence to OSHA and CLIA protocols due to potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
Performs daily controls on equipment and maintains records/logs in accordance with regulations and protocol.
Prepares medications
Maintains CPR certification and licensure requirements.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Completes weekly task assignment
Accurately triage walk in patients and call-ins.
Stock supplies in medical rooms prior to all shifts.
Check expiration dates on all pharmacy and other stored products.
Adheres to scheduling assignments
Attends required meetings, and in-services, and participates in committees as requested.
Performs other duties and activities, as per credentialed and proven skill level or incidental to the work and responsibilities of this position.
Use additional forms of telehealth to assist provider.
Provide health screening (PHQ9, Edinburgh Scale, and GAD 7) as needed to direct patients to needed medical care
Complete Daily Operations Reports as requested by the Practice Manager
Log and transmit temperature data as required for vaccine and medication storage
May provide Vaccines For Children (VFC) program coordination and oversight
Maintain cash box, audit and bank deposits