Medical Assistant

The person in this position must be able to

communicate with the patients, staff, and others; and contribute to a positive environment.

Bilingual English Spanish, or Creole preferred, but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains professional behavior, and attitude towards patients, visitors, and coworkers.

• Screens patients according (e.g., obtaining vital signs, height, weight,

vision/hearing testing) and any other procedures directed by the Supervising Provider,

Clinical Office Manager, or other Clinical Support Leaders.

• Performs accurate charting in medical record in accordance with policies and

procedures.

• Provides assistance to care team as needed.

• Maintains exam rooms and work areas (i.e., keeping well-stocked, orderly, and clean, to

include disinfecting exam tables between patients as per infection control policy).

• Performs phlebotomy/finger sticks as permitted by training.

• Performs Covid Testing:

• Setup testing site & maintain supplies

• Manage scheduled & walk-in patients

? Explain reason for testing, procedure and provide education

• Register patients in portals & office documentation: experienced knowledge of

Athena EHR

• Wear PPE

• Collect anterior nasal specimens & collection guidelines

• Oversee client flow; review & provide testing results

• Sanitize & disinfect workspace

Job Title: Medical Assistant FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

• Administers injections according to position requirements (i.e., subcutaneous,

intramuscular, and intradermal injections).

• Performs procedures as ordered (i.e., EKGs, nebulizer treatments, pulse oximeter, ear

lavages, obtain specimens for laboratory processing).

• Able to accurately make/cancel/reschedule appointments in the computer appointment

system. Able to follow-up on appointment to determine patient compliance and contact

patients to reschedule (no-show policy).

• Maintain strict infection control (i.e., sterilizing instruments, performing procedures,

needle disposal, etc.)

• Performs in-house waived testing, after they are quality controlled, which may include

some or all the following: pregnancy tests, Hemocue/Hemoglobin, glucometer, urine dip,

hemoccult-stool, and throat swab. Each test will be done according to

directions/procedures and results logged in patients’ medical records.

• May occasionally need to travel from one clinic to another for coverage.

Secondary Duties

• Understands all emergency protocols and responds accordingly.

• Understands mandatory reporting of child/elder abuse policy and procedure.

• Understands State requirements for reporting of communicable diseases and offering of

special labs for pregnant patients.

• Understands and utilizes the VFC program where applicable and document accurately

including 680 forms and vaccine administration records.

• Counsels’ patients per treatment plan (i.e., diet, exercise, medication, etc.)

• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the

age of the patients served.

Licenses & Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification or Registered Medical Assistant

preferred.