Description

Description

DAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS, INC. is a Federally Qualified Health Center with 14 community based health centers located in the metro NYC area, Suffolk County and Upstate, NY, providing primary care, behavioral health and specialized care at all sites. 

POSITION SUMMARY: • Works under the direct supervision of the nursing and medical provider staff while assisting and performing a prescribed set of duties in the provision of patient care. • Assumes additional responsibilities for all clerical functions in the assigned clinic, as applicable, and when assigned. • Is able to articulate and demonstrate compliance to all DFCC policies/procedures that are applicable to this position. • Supports the mission and philosophy of Damian Family Care Centers, Inc. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Demonstrates initiative, competency and enthusiasm for carrying out daily assignments; assisting and taking direction from DFCCs health care providers in the delivery of patient care and maintaining patient flow; demonstrates the ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary health care team. • Accurately performs & records vital assessments in every medical visit to include but, not limited to: vital signs, weight, height and promptly reports abnormalities to the medical provider or designated nursing staff on duty. • Acts as scribe and enters History and Physical information, chief complaint, medications, allergies and family history into a chart or Electronic Medical Record and assisting patient in filling out self-report questionnaire. • Provides prepared family and patient education materials. Refers to RN/Provider on duty in the event of any additional questions from the patient. • Assists an authorized practitioner, under the direct and personal supervision of said practitioner, to carry out a specific task that does not require medical judgement or decision making. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: • HS diploma/equivalency required. Recent Certificate from an accredited medical office assistant program required. Current and valid BLS certificate required. • Must be computer literate, strong data entry skills with knowledge of patient electronic medical records. • Experience in an ambulatory care setting is preferred. • Ability to work independently and part of a team; prioritize tasks. Must have the ability to interface with participants/patients as well as all levels of staff. • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education, racial and ethnic backgrounds. • Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills. • Excellent customer service skills; empathy and compassion to give support to patients. • Fluency in English, oral and written form, is required Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.