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HHHN Mission

To provide the best health care, and access to that care, for everyone in our communities

HHHN Vision

To pioneer an innovative, sustainable and community-focused health system through comprehensive primary care and diverse partnerships

Proposed Schedule: 40 hours per week. Schedule will consist of four 10 hour shifts, 7am-5:30pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant provides care to patients under the direction of the responsible Registered Nurse and Provider with a team approach to patient care. Provides age appropriate population specific patient care in a compassionate, caring, culturally and ethnically sensitive manner that promotes the organization’s mission, vision and core values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Prepares the patient by obtaining a complete intake and adhere to the provider’s schedule while maintaining efficiency and accuracy

+ Patient preparation and documentation includes a chief compliant, height, weight, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations and pain level. A peak flow and pulse oximetry is obtained when indicated

+ Reviews allergies with reaction documented and reconciles medication list with patient and determines need for medication renewals and preps order for provider approval

+ Reviews the patient’s health history to include pertinent preventative, social and past medical conditions; uses available resources for patient education and follow-up care per provider order

+ Informs provider of changes in the patients’ health status

+ Provides high quality patient care in both urgent care and primary care settings as needed

+ Assists with inventory and receipt of medical supplies and equipment

+ Adheres to standards, policies and procedures for diagnostic and point of care testing, including specimen collection, quality assurance, documentation in the electronic medical record and patient education

+ Participates in Network committees, staff and departmental meetings as assigned

+ Contributes to teamwork of the staff and Network while presenting a positive view and patient-minded vision, with patient satisfaction as the continuing goal

+ Stays current on relevant standards, policies and procedures, infection control requirements

+ Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes medical equipment according to set standards

+ Maintains annual competencies and required continuing education for the Medical Assistant Certification

+ Monitors compliance with daily/weekly/monthly check lists including stocking of rooms, environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance

+ Supports training of other non-licensed clinical staff

+ Enthusiastically serves on various departmental initiatives that support the Mission, Vision and Core Values

+ Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential functions:

+ High School diploma or equivalent

+ Successfully achieve the Network Medical Assistant Certification within 90-days of signing the job description

+ 1-year health care experience; prior experience in ambulatory care preferred

+ Current BLS certification required

+ Demonstrated computer competencies including electronic medical record and/or practice management experience

+ Knowledge of medical assistant standards of care

+ Must be self-directed, detail oriented, motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team atmosphere

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills

The pay rate for this position is $20.40/hour.