Title: Medical Assistant I

Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Clinic Manager

Supervises: None

Position Description:
The Medical Assistant will perform a wide range of duties in the medical operations of Ritter Center’s Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Tasks primarily (although not limited to) involve assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a Physician and/or Family Nurse Practitioner. The Medical Assistant has direct contact with patients and works closely with the front office staff. The Medical Assistant reports to the Supervising NP and is also under the direction of the Clinic Manager.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Escort patients to the exam room, interview patients, measure vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and record information on patients’ charts
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients. Drape patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
• Hand instruments and materials to practitioners as directed
• Operate electrocardiograph (EKG) and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests
• Give injections or treatments, and perform routine laboratory tests. Key data into computer to maintain office and patient records
• Clean, sterilize and disinfect medical equipment and instruments in accordance with clinical policies and OSHA guidelines
• Follow policy and procedures, including universal precautions as defined by OSHA’s guidelines on Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Materials standards.
• Practice good people skills to maintain good public relations with patients and with fellow co-workers.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with Ritter’s policy and HIPPA guidelines. Attend and participate in required meetings, training, and educational programs.
• Perform administrative responsibilities, including checking eligibility, verifying demographics, assisting patients with filling out necessary paperwork, and making up follow-up appointments.
• Perform other related work as assigned

Qualifications:

• Per OSHA requirements, employment at Ritter Center requires compliance with being able to produce a negative TB test prior to the start of employment, as well as being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless applying for an exemption) per the August 5th State Public Order for Healthcare Facilities, providers, and employees.
• Must have a valid Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant Educational program
• High School Diploma or GED completion required
• Must have current CPR certification
• Minimum of 5 Years of work experience required
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Prior experience working in a community healthcare clinic environment is a plus.
• Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills
• Must have ability to multitask in fast-paced health-care clinic environment
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, verbally, and written
• Must be able to work flexible hours as needed, evenings or weekends if necessary

Hourly Compensation $25.00 per hour