Medical Assistant (Elk Ridge) - Winslow - Pediatric Medicine

El Rio Community Health Center Winslow, AZ 86047, US

JOB PURPOSE: Under the supervision of clinic leadership: clinic manager, MA Supervisor, provides health care in clinic and related work as assigned.

The primary goal of the Elk Ridge Community Health Medical Assistant is to support Elk Ridge’s Mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs, by successfully performing the primary essential functions.

Job Functions:

Assists clinic health care providers in providing direct patient care, by rooming patients, obtaining vitals, gathering patient history and reason for seeking care. Maintains strict confidentiality. Assists with Telehealth appointments. This duty is performed daily.
Assists with registration of clinic patients and completes EHR data entry in patient's charts. This duty is performed daily.
Gathers necessary vital signs from patients and completes entry in EHR for physician's review and entry into patient's chart. Other duties may include drawing blood, if necessary; wound care and dressing changes; removing sutures and staples; electrocardiograms; and ear lavage. This duty is performed daily.
Collects, prepares, and sends laboratory specimens for routine tests and records results under direct supervision of the provider. This duty is performed daily.
Administers selected medication and treatments to patients as ordered, including injections and immunizations and instructs patients on proper follow-up procedures under the supervision of the provider. Enters medication refill requests for provider review and approval. This duty is performed daily.
Recognizes and responds appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocol; perform basic triage per specific office protocol procedures; document work processes as required. This duty is performed daily.
Maintains documentation of immunizations in EMR chart and the ASIIS Website. This duty is performed daily.
Maintains the supply stock in exam rooms and lab areas and documents usage so supplies may be replenished. Checks dates on all medications and supplies daily. This duty is performed daily.
Cleans examination tables between patients and at close of business day. Adheres to Elk Ridge work practices in the Occupational Exposure Plan Policy, MSDS and safety plan. This duty is performed daily.
Anticipates provider's needs related to patient care. Assist the provider with patient education pertaining to the patient's ongoing health care: results of lab and x-ray reports; diet and exercise; laboratory and radiology preparation. This duty is performed daily.
Sets up and cleans medical equipment and keeps red bags emptied and prepared for pickup. This duty is performed daily.
Performs laboratory procedures provided by the center under direct supervision of the provider. This duty is performed daily.
Keeps own workspace clean and tidy, and, as a team member, assures cleanliness of common use areas.
Carries out the referral process for patients as requested. Handles prior authorizations for home health and DME equipment. This duty is performed daily.
Assists other Elk Ridge team members, from all departments, when needed. This duty is performed weekly.
Participates in meetings as required.
Maintains current certification through CEU's or exam.
Ability to communicate effectively in English language in person, by phone, and in writing.
Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance. Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively and cope in a healthy way with job stress.
Participates in training of new staff - demonstrates supervisory capacity or already has supervisory experience.
Helps to build a team-oriented setting.
Participates in clinic or corporate projects.
Models professional clinical standards and behaviors.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Continuous learning in both personal and professional development.
- Consistent review, comprehension and reply of company email and related correspondence.

Joint Commission Responsibilities:

Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection prevention and control etc. for this position.
Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

In support of the Mission and Vision of Elk Ridge Community Health, will at all times represent themselves as a professional role model of Elk Ridge Community Health serving as a positive informational source for members of the community.
Supports Elk Ridge Community Health by participating in community events which promote good health, and which contribute to a broader awareness and understanding of Elk Ridge Community Health and the many services provided to the community.
Participates in all appropriate health care activities related to Elk Ridge Community Health on a local, state, and national level to maintain and enhance Elk Ridge’s image with health agencies, professional associations, and the general public.
Ensures and supports the cost-effective use of materials, supplies, and equipment by limiting waste of all organizational supplies and resources.
In accordance with policies and procedures ensures that documentation of hours worked is completed accurately, as well as signed-off/approved in a timely manner.
Employees must maintain their skills proficiency with Elk Ridge Community Health operating systems and/or software programs by adapting to changing requirements and successfully learning and demonstrating new skills in response to software, system, and program improvements or upgrades.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Details

High School

Or G.E.D

Certificate

Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved and accredited educational institution

BLS

Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers

Fingerprint Clearance Card

Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment

If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience Details

Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read and write in both languages.

Transportation:

Employees in this position are required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday. If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Elk Ridge Community Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age 40 and over, disability, genetic information, military status, ancestry, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.

Elk Ridge Community Health is a Non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards.

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