What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Part Time position at NORTHEASTERN RURAL HEALTH CLINICS?
Position: Medical Assistant (MA)
Summary: The Medical Assistant (MA) provides medical support services for the clinic providers. The Medical Assistant (MA) performs patient-oriented procedures under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider. The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for providing high standards of patient care, maintaining a positive, caring, professional attitude, and working together with all staff members as a team player. Reports to the Director of Nursing.
Physical demands: Frequent: standing and walking, lifting and moving objects up to 24lbs, positioning patients, exposure to bodily fluids, exposure to infectious disease, exposure to emotional crisis of others, repetitive motion (hands/arms), independent problem solving. Constant: listening, speaking in person or on the phone, close eye work, reading, and writing, working with the public and staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
CLINICAL PRACTICE
- Prepares and stocks rooms daily. Ensures adequate supplies and equipment are in each exam room.
- Reviews patient charts for completeness, ensuring all pertinent information is available (i.e. lab reports, X-ray reports).
- Escorts patients to exam rooms.
- Obtains all patients' vital signs with accurate readings: temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, and blood pressure with proper documentation in the electronic health record.
- Assists and/or chaperones all patients as appropriate.
- Collects and processes specimens accurately:
- Urine UC/CS
- Stool OB
- Urine – dip
- Sputum
- Urine HCG
- Throat culture - Wound culture
- - Hematocrit
- Blood glucose/finger stick/one touch monitor
TECHNICAL AND ETHICAL COMPETENCY
- Adheres to Northeastern Rural Health Clinics' clinical policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates patient advocacy, which ensures patients' rights to privacy, safety, and confidentiality.
- Selects appropriate areas of growth for maintaining current practice
- Maintains accountability, which includes efficient use of time and materials.
- Maintains exam room with supplies, restocking the rooms appropriately.
- Maintains an organized and clean patient environment.
- Demonstrates consistent proficiency in documentation.
- Makes arrangements for referrals and other services according to providers' orders.
OTHER DUTIES
- Performs other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility, and willingness to do extra work as needed, on an intermittent basis.
- May be cross-trained for other programs. Once trained may be required to work in other programs as needed.
INDIVIDUAL CRITERIA
- Attendance and punctuality is required.
- Is responsive to supervisory feedback, utilizing constructive criticism, in a positive manner. Maintains open communication and observes chain of command.
- Is a team player working well with peers and other staff.
- Is sensitive to customer service issues, displaying a positive attitude to patients, co-workers, and the organization as a whole.
- Maintains strict confidentiality. Does not disclose confidential information regarding patients, co-workers, or the organization to unauthorized individuals in or out of the organization.
- Observes the dress code; appearance and grooming are appropriate.
- Adheres to NRHC policies and code of conduct.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, no certification needed. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, maintain patient confidentiality, prioritize to maintain optimum clinic back office flow, be flexible to meet the needs of patients and co-workers, and use discretion/good judgment. Must have the ability to work various shifts, Saturday shifts as needed, and rotate when needed to other sites. Must have a valid California driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and eligibility to work in the United States.
LVN students are encouraged to apply. Go to northeasternhealth.org to apply on our website.
Salary : $21 - $25