Job description
JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Assistant must be committed to Foremost Family Health Center’s Mission, Vision and Values of caring for and providing high quality comprehensive services to the community while driving a culture of engagement and collaboration. Medical assistants are essential members of the Patient-Centered Medical Home team.
They are responsible for performing physician support services and may work in a clerical, administrative, or clinical capacity. Medical assistants are instrumental in helping patients feel at ease during their visits to FFHC.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Asthma Breathing Machine (Nebulizer)
· Management of Patient Requests & Complaints
· Blood Sample Collection (Phlebotomy)
· (must know how to do kids-heal stick, fingerstick, venipuncture)
· Medical Charting
· Blood Sample Collection (Phlebotomy)
· (must know how to do adults – venipuncture butterfly, syringe, vacutainer, fingerstick)
· Patient Appointment Scheduling and Appointment Reminders
· Body Fluid Sample Collection
· (must know how to do urine, hemocult, pap slide)
· Patient Education
· Chart Organization, Retrieval, Filing
· Pediatric plotting
· Crash Cart
· Phone Calls, Customer Service
· Ear Irrigation (must know how to perform all types-bulb, syringe, waterpik, machine)
· Preparation of patient for medical exam; including providing the patient with appropriate gown and sheets to allow examination.
· EKG (ECG)
· Referrals
· Hearing Screen
· Vision Screen
· Injections, including child and adult immunizations
· Vital Signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pain levels)
· Inventory of Medications
· Data Entry & Reporting
· Patient Assessments; completion of medication lists, problem lists; known allergies
· Patient / Family History
· Coordinating referrals for in-house services and off-site specialty, diagnostic, emergency and hospital care.
· Patient follow-up
· Assist providers with patient procedures.
· OSHA and Environment of Care procedures
· Stocking and cleaning of patient rooms.
· Outreach
· Sample medication management.
· Patient Emergency Response
· Removing sutures; Changing wound dressings.
· Use of T-System documents as one of the primary source documents of recording patient information during visits.
· Assist provider with preparation of any instruments / supplies for patient exams.
· Follow provider patient-specific orders.
· Participate in a team based model of care that promotes coordination of care for our patients. Care is patient-centered and follows evidence-based guidelines.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Previous experience in operation of office machinery: Personal Computer, copier, FAX, postage machine, printers, phone switchboards and other auxiliary computer equipment.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
· Certification as Medical Assistant
Certification in Phlebotomy
Read/Write/Speak English, high school level or above mathematical skills.
CPR Certificate, ACLS or BLS Certificate
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, initiatives, and projects. Proofread documents. Maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and metal demands described herein represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance on two feet, stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or remove up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Mental demands include the ability to learn, adapt to changes, and become proficient quickly, pay close attention to details, courteous and professional demeanor, ability to deal with stress of meeting deadlines and adhere to company policies and procedures.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EOE M/F/D/V/SO
Click here to apply: https://foremostfhc.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=24&source=aWQ9MTg%3D
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or will you be able to provide an acceptable religious/medical exemption.
Experience:
- Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
- Texas CMA certification (Required)
Work Location: One location
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