What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT - UDS LINE 12 position at Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region?
COMMUNITY HEALTH:
Community Health is a primary care network that provides nationally-recognized programs, a focus on wellness, dental, behavioral health and pediatric specialties, walk-in Express Care, a culture of community and quality health care that almost everyone, insured or uninsured, has come to depend on. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer a team-oriented, collaborative work environment for close to 400 employees at eight different locations in Rutland and southern Addison counties.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Working under the direction of practice providers and the Geriatric Services Supervisor, the Medical Assistant delivers a broad range of administrative and clinical support, with a special emphasis on geriatric services, to ensure high-quality care for older adult patients in a specialized geriatric outpatient program.
FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
- Greets and prepares geriatric patients for examination and treatment.
- Obtaining patient vital signs, medication reconciliation, and all pertinent data related to their care.
- Appropriately documents information in the EMR.
- Prepares exam or treatment rooms with necessary instruments for scheduled procedures, focusing on the needs of older adults.
- Assists the clinical staff in completing examinations and procedures for patients as instructed.
- Performs CLIA waived lab tests as needed.
- Completes documentation of patient information accurately by using accepted charting abbreviations and medical terminology.
- Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatment, including sterilization, with attention to the requirements of geriatric care.
- Assists with the preparation of equipment as needed for older adult patients.
- Assists as needed with scheduling of tests, treatments, and appointments specifically for geriatric patients.
- Conveys clinical information, medication, and dietary needs to geriatric patients and family members under the direction of the provider.
- May authorize prescription refills per provider’s instruction for patients.
- Provides accurate and timely medication reconciliation for the population.
- Prepares and administers medication/immunizations to geriatric patients upon successful completion of competency assessment.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to all HIPPA regulations, with particular sensitivity to geriatric patient privacy.
- Attends meetings, training sessions; maintains CPR certification and any other professional development activities relevant to geriatric care.
- Assumes other tasks as assigned in support of high-quality geriatric services.
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS:
- High School Diploma
- Must complete necessary Community Health medication/immunization administration competencies and all necessary education.
- Medical Assistant experience or equivalent education required
- Completed MA program that qualifies to take MA certification exam preferred
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU:
- Work Life Balance
- Generous Time Off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health savings account option.
- Robust 403 (b) retirement savings plan, with employer match and 100% vesting schedule.
- Comprehensive Wellness Program.
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