What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at HealthFirst Bluegrass?
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At HealthFirst Bluegrass, we are more than a healthcare facility – we are a community dedicated to providing quality care to every individual, regardless of their background or financial situation. Our mission is to provide transformative healthcare for all.
We are looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Healthcare for the Homeless team and support our underserved patient population.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
· Assure efficient patient flow through clinic by complying with established workflows
· Perform clinical support functions that include, but are not limited to, the following:
o Greet patient in waiting room and escorts to exam room
o Take and record the patient’s temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure, weight, height and other measurements
o Perform vision, hearing and other screening tests
o Assist patients in undressing for examinations
o Prepare patient for examination and assist with exam as needed
o Chaperone providers
o Assist in lifting and positioning patients for examinations and treatments
o Administer treatments, injections and medications as directed by provider
o Counsel on safety, nutrition, development, and other according to protocol
· Document all patient encounters in the electronic medical record in an accurate and complete manner at the time of the patient visit
o Document all allergies, including medication and environmental allergies
o Document past medical, past surgical, social, and family histories, and updates these as needed
o Document reason for visit
o Review and update immunization records
o Review and update the medication list
o Complete risk assessments as needed
o Document vital signs and growth parameters
o Document any in-house lab tests completed
o Other documentation as needed
· Assure rooms are properly stocked with needed supplies
· Clean and prepare exam rooms appropriately per office protocol
· Respond to patient/provider needs to expedite visits and keep on schedule
· Assist patients through check-out process when visit is complete, including scheduling appointments
· Perform and document clinic laboratory services such as drawing and labeling laboratory specimens, conduct CLIA waived lab tests according to protocol, sterilize instruments, maintain lab logs; communicate with reference labs and other providers, calibrate and perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments that have low operator variability, and perform quality control procedures for select tests and instruments
· Perform phlebotomy services
· Process referrals generated by provider
· Perform designated tasks related to tracking test results
· Serve as a communication liaison between provider and patient with directives from provider
· Perform clinic administrative support services such as answer telephone, provide information, take messages, greet public, schedule appointments, make and maintain clinic appointments, internal and external; requisition, control and monitor inventory levels of supplies and materials, and maintain files and records
· Participate in Team Huddles
· Provide training as assigned for incoming Medical Assistants
Qualifications:
· High School graduate or GED and graduated from an accredited medical assistant program..
· 1 Year of full time medical assistant experience required (3 years preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
