La Esperanza Clinic is looking for a Medical Assistant.
Job Summary
The primary function of the MA is to provide direct and indirect support to the clinician in the delivery of patient care. The MA prepares the exam room, chart, and patient to be seen by the practitioner and performs/implements orders for diagnostic tests. S/he accurately administers medications, including immunizations by all routes except IV. S/he routinely arranges outside referral appointments and provides patient education under the direction of the clinician when appropriate. The MA must function under the direct supervision of a physician, RN, or midlevel practitioner. The MA is expected to consult frequently with the supervising practitioner and to inform the clinician of the information given or actions taken.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. MA-Specific Tasks and Duties.
a. Performs data collection for assessment purposes under the direction of an RN or clinician.
b. Administers medication ordered by a clinician
2. Assisting the Clinician and Daily Activities.
a. Prepares the exam room and work station for clinician; cleans and stocks rooms in between patients.
b. Assumes responsibility for daily tasks as delineated in “Responsibility for Daily Tasks Summary”.
c. Prepares the patient and assists the clinician with exams and procedures when needed.
d. Administers injections and diagnostic test/referrals as ordered, including immunizations, completing lab and x-ray requisitions, EKG and other services ordered by the clinician.
e. Administers and documents all immunizations according to clinic and TDH standards.
f. Performs diagnostic and laboratory tests according to clinic competency standards.
g. Performs age appropriate screening as needed or as directed by clinician.
h. Initiates appropriate emergency measures when patients are admitted for urgent care.
i. Discharges patient, assuring all diagnostics and referrals and charting have been completed.
j. Performs end of shift tasks for room closure and equipment.
k. Assures efficient patient flow by ongoing assessment of clinician schedule, and working with other staff to minimize patient waiting time.
l. Follows Clinic standards for Universal Precautions when working with potentially infectious materials (blood or body fluids).
m. Works cooperatively with any triage nurse to assure that patients are seen by the clinician as quickly as possible.
n. Schedules patients appropriately.
o. Alerts Clinic Nursing Director or designated person to needed supplies/equipment.
p. Maintains competencies related to relevant clinical issues addressed in the clinic setting.
q. Reports any safety hazards.
r. Demonstrating flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others in assigned inter-professional care teams to support PCMH programmatic activities.
s. Participate in population management activities, as directed.
t. Assist the care team by helping to measure quality and identify, refine and implement practice improvements that support the medical home, and assist in performance evaluation and quality improvement.
u. Apply the principles of comprehensive, community-based, patient-centered, developmentally appropriate, and culturally and linguistically sensitive care.
3. Maintains professional courtesy at all times.
4. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required
- Ability to read, write, understand and spell English and medical terminology correctly.
- Knowledge of basic nursing care and procedures.
- Knowledge of sterile technique and universal precautions.
- Ability to demonstrate competencies in clinical areas
· Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Preferred
- Knowledge of sterile techniques and universal precautions
- Spanish speaking
Credentials and Experience
Required
- Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant Experience
- Current CPR certification
Preferred
- Previous experience working in an outpatient clinic or doctor’s office.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical/Nursing Assistant: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person