What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Medical Assistant - Women's Health position at Shenandoah Valley Medical System Inc?
Shenandoah Community Health (SCH) is here to bridge the gap in healthcare access. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we tackle the challenges of cost, transportation, and language barriers to ensure everyone in our community receives the care they need. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including primary care for adults and children, women's health, behavioral health, and oral health. Plus, we provide additional support services such as on-site pharmacy, labs, and radiology. Working at SCH isn't just a job; it's a chance to make a real difference in the lives of your neighbors. Join our team and become part of the solution! Visit our website at Shenandoah Community Health to learn more.
Shenandoah Community Health's Women's Department is looking for a part-time (24 hours per week) Medical Assistant. This position is primarily responsible for assisting and providing safe, consistent, and appropriate patient care within his or her scope of practice. The Medical Assistant will assist the nurse and provider, including but not limited to obtaining and document vital signs, presenting problems, assisting the provider in the exam room, performing CLIA waived lab tests, and answering telephone calls.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure that exam rooms are equipped with supplies and equipment.
• Gives oral, SL, nasal, and topical medication as directed by the provider.
• Vital signs; such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight, and basic wound care.
• May perform IM, SQ, and Intradermal Injections.
• Entering information into Electronic Medical Record (EHR).
• Scheduling appointments, keeping medical record current, and working with insurance companies.
• Reinforces instructions given to the patient by the Provider and RN, refers new needs for instruction to RN.
• Assists in preparing and directing patients for examination to meet SCH objectives.
• Escort patient to exam room for initial assessment.
• Performs brief patient history, chief complaint, current medications, allergies, and significant previous medical/psychosocial problems.
• Functions as a provider chaperone when needed during exams, assist the provider as needed.
• Screens assigned telephone messages and processes inquiries, or refer to appropriate medical personnel per SCH protocols.
• Effectively performs specific laboratory tests/Point of Care testing that has been approved by the Laboratory Director.
• Performs nursing procedures and treatments, and medication administration according to SCH protocols upon request of the provider.
• Notifies the RN of significant findings or changes in patient’s physical or mental condition.
• Demonstrates flexibility, open mindedness, and versatility in adjusting to changing environments and requirements as necessary.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior with patients, families, co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and other department staff.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy at all times according to SVMS policies and procedures; uses discretion when discussing patient matters.
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Must be a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Must have the demonstrated ability to function effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must have excellent skills in patient communication and education.
• Experience preferred, but not required.
