Medical Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant prepares rooms for exams; receives participants in the medical clinic; takes and documents vital signs and weights; receives brief medical history regarding reason for visit from participants; assist in overall participant care.

MISSION: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence

COMPETENCIES:

• Technical Expertise
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Results Oriented
• Personal Credibility
• Quality Focus
• People Focus
• Flexibility

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Prepares equipment and rooms for examination of participants

• Takes vital signs and weights of participants; record information in electronic medical record

• Takes brief history of reason for visit

• Monitors participants and reports any variances to normal to the Clinic Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Physician for further assessment

• Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families

• Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions

• Travel to all clinic sites as needed to support clinic coverage needs

• Phlebotomy services as needed, to include venipuncture, processing specimens and prepare specimens appropriately for laboratory pick up

• Other duties as requested/assigned

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program is required

• Preferred Certified or Registered as a Medical Assistant with one of the National Certifying organizations; The American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA), The American Medical Technologists (RMA), The National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA), The National HealthCareer Association (CCMA), and National Association for Health Professionals (NRCMA). The employee will be expected to take and pass a Medical Assistant examination from one of the above listed Certifying Agencies within or immediately upon completing 640 hours (4 months) of employment. Certification will be required to remain eligible for employment

• One year of experience with a frail or elderly population preferred, typically in a hospital, long term care facility, or home health care program

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers

• Must be efficient with computer applications such as email, navigating the internet, using electronic timekeeping, and Electronic Health Records

• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accidental Injury Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, 403(b) Savings Plan, Legal Shield and IDShield, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time-Off plan.  Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.