Medical Assistant Certified Job Category: Patient Services Requisition
Number: MEDIC001108 Full-Time Springfield, MA 01103, USA Minimum
Requirements: High School diploma/G.E.D. Graduated from an Accredited
Medical Assistant Program. Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with other employees, patients, representatives of
outside agencies, etc. Professional mannerisms Professional appearance
Demonstrate proficiency in the assessment and delivery of all services
to a diverse population Adult, Infant, and Child C.P.R. certification
(BLS) Candidate must have and maintain Medical Assistant Certification
Work Hours include M-F 8:30-6 with voluntary weekend coverage of Urgent
Care Clinic and are subject to change Responsibilities: Patient
Prepping: In accordance with established procedures, take and record
vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and
temperature, for all visits. Perform tests, i.e., EKG, vision and audio
screening, and oxygen saturation as requested. Prepare the exam room and
assist with the exam as needed If bilingual, aid staff in interpretation
during visits and phone contact as needed Perform other duties deemed
necessary by the Nurse Manager, DON, or CNO Oversee the provider's
schedule and management of patient flow Maintain confidentiality of all
health center information Schedule patient appointments and follow-up
Comply with H.I.P.P.A. regulations Maintenance of Lab/Work Area: Keep
work areas, exam rooms, and lab clean and orderly Maintain Universal
Precautions at all times and follow protocols related to blood/body
fluid spills Order lab and clinic supplies as needed Inspect supplies in
exam rooms and the supply closet minimally every quarter and document in
log books Laboratory/Clinical Assistance: Review the order sheet
Administer Vaccines as directed by the Provider Draw, perform, and/or
collect all lab specimens, ensuring specimen integrity Perform
urinalysis, hCG, strep testing, finger stick blood glucose, hgb, and
lead testing Complete the correct lab requisition according to the
insurance/grant Record completed lab work in lab logs daily Autoclave
and record weekly spore count ACO: Assist with QI projects to improve
and maintain quality measures for HRSA, UDS, NCC, ACO, and PCMH. Working
Conditions: Work is performed in a busy outpatient clinic environment
with direct patient contact. Requires frequent standing, walking,
bending, and lifting. Involves the use of computers, phones, and other
standard medical office equipment. Must be able to respond quickly in
urgent or emergent situations. Salary ranges from $19 - $25.53
Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Preferred Medical Assistant
Program
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