What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant - Jail Clinic (Part-Time) position at Josephine County?
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This Medical Assistant position is located at the Jail Clinic. Duties include getting the patient ready to be seen by the primary provider by taking their vital signs, discussing their medical history, and finishing clinical or administrative tasks by putting patient information in their medical records. Medical Assistants may also help physicians and nurses with tasks like getting equipment or recording data during patient exams.
(Illustrative Only. Any single position in this classification will not necessarily involve all the listed duties below and other positions will involve duties which are not listed. These duties represent the essential functions needed of persons in this classification.)
- Provides immunization services in the Jail clinic including administration of vaccines, while providing evidence-based education and following clinical guidelines.
- Ongoing professional development to participate, lead, coordinate, and design a variety of projects to promote optimal health in the communities we serve.
- Ensures compliance of all regulations pertaining to record management. (i.e., HIPAA)
- Monitors assigned work area's medical inventory, equipment, and durable/ sellable goods, as may be assigned.
- Phlebotomy and other specimen collection.
- Preparing patients for meeting with Provider by taking vitals and reviewing registration/intake paperwork.
- Help coordinate follow up care by making appointments and initiating referrals.
- Set up exam rooms; prepare client for examination. Clean and stock exam and laboratory rooms.
- Provide excellent customer service: in person, over the phone, and virtually.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervision is not normally a requirement of this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Knowledge of Windows and applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Basic knowledge of the medical clerical process involved in the operation of an office.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; work tactfully and patiently with patients and Law enforcement personnel within a secure environment.
- Basic knowledge of medical assistance process for clinical settings; specimen and data collection.
- Knowledge of use of basic medical equipment; cleaning and infection control associated with equipment.
- Excellent, proven organizational and communications skills with the ability to interact with a variety of persons;
must be understanding, respectful and non-judgmental at all times when in contact with patients, visitors, and employees and other staff.
- Ability to be flexible and work under pressure.
- Ability to recognize when to refer clients for further assistance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma (or equivalent
Two years of experience in a health clinic or related organization or specialized training in medical services; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the above-described duties.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Graduation from an accredited program with certification as a Medical Assistant, National Medical Assistant and CPR certification.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Those employed in this position are subject to drug testing and background investigation including criminal background investigation. Conviction of a crime may disqualify an individual for this position. Must pass and maintain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) security clearance.
Applicants may obtain a copy of the EEOP Utilization Report.
EEO Utilization Report
Salary : $20 - $22
