Medical Assistant Jobs in Spokane, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• Certification from the State of Ohio for medical assisting.
• Valid State of Ohio driver’s license.
• Availability of an automobile and liability insurance coverage meeting the Personal Vehicle Use Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Prior public health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care as ordered by clinicians under general supervision.
• Identify program objectives and formulate plans for service delivery.
• Administer treatment plans based on client needs under general supervision.
• Disseminate educational materials to program participants and information about treatment to patients.
• Refer clients to public health agencies, social service programs, or medical specialists as needed.
• Document services, activities, service plans, and results in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Deliver complex public health services as part of the immunization program under general supervision.
• Interview and assess clients to help determine treatment needs, and review medical history to ensure proper service delivery.
• Review program operations and provide suggestions to the Director of Nursing (DON) for developing or revising service protocols.
• Monitor and track vaccine and medical-office supply usage; order supplies in a timely manner with supervision from the Clinical Operations Administrator.
• Receive inventory shipments and update records to reflect receipt of items.
• Operate and maintain healthcare equipment and ensure laboratory equipment is operating and kept in good condition.
• Assist with day-to-day operations, prior authorizations, patient prescription refill requests, and referrals.
• Greet clients and direct them to appropriate areas in the agency.
• Perform monthly supply inventory and prepare item-usage reports in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Assist with grant requirements and maintain accurate and complete records.
• Maintain patient records in accordance with applicable privacy laws, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with in-house laboratory services.
• Build positive, supportive relationships with participants and provide feedback.
• Enter client demographics, case notes, referrals, and resources into software systems.
• Work with staff, clients, doctors, agencies, and people from diverse backgrounds to reduce cultural and socioeconomic barriers between clients and institutions.
• Represent the agency in the community and attend relevant events, including events outside normal operating hours when called upon.
• Promote a collaborative work environment, prioritize excellent customer service, and maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Follow the ethical principles of public employment and work collaboratively with coworkers and management.
• Communicate effectively with the Health Commissioner, directors, coworkers, and other staff.
• Complete required annual trainings and attend and contribute to job-related meetings, seminars, conferences, and training sessions.
• Maintain and increase job knowledge and skills through meetings, conferences, seminars, and in-service training.
• Meet job safety requirements and applicable OSHA safety standards.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, supervisors, directors, board of health members, other agencies, and community members.
• Respond to public health emergencies in accordance with local, state, and national response plans using the incident command system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed to support the effective and efficient operation of the Tuscarawas County Health District.