Medical Assistant, On-call
Company: Indian Health Council
Location: Valley Center
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Title: Medical Assistant on-call
Department: Medical
Reports To: Medical Assistant Supervisor
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Function: Clinical
Classification: On-callSchedule: Fill in as-needed; 8-hour shift
Monday - Friday (shifts are either 8:00am-4:30pm or
10:00am-6:30pm)
Location: Valley Center, CA
SUMMARY
IHC is seeking individuals to be included for Temporary Assignments
and On Call Pool. The Medical Assistant is part of a primary care
team and is responsible to assist with coordination and providing
panel management services to patients within the practice. Supports
the improvement of health outcomes through scheduling preventative
and maintenance care appointments, educating patients, building the
medical home between patients and practitioners and enhancing
communication and continuity of care. The Medical Assistant works
with the Care Team to increase patient's access to appointments,
services and health care resources thereby, supporting patient's
self-care management goals. Assists with prior authorization
processing. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under
direction of Physician by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other
duties may be assigned
1. Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate,
temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records
information on patients' charts.
2. Administers injectable and oral immunizations.
3. Performs routine lab duties such as Hct, Urinalysis dipstick,
pregnancy test, strep antigen screen, Mantoux test, Tympanometry,
EKG, Snellen, Audiometry, HGB A1C, O2 SAT, blood lead Serum glucose
and Nebulizer treatments.
4. Performs venipuncture and prepares lab specimens for pick
up.
5. Maintains lab and order records.
6. Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to
administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or
department to schedule patients for tests.
7. Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine laboratory
tests.
8. Assists in minor surgery and other specialty surgical and
medical procedures.
9. Maintains, cleans and sterilizes all instruments, as needed.
Maintain autoclave log. Checks all sterile items for integrity and
sterility prior to use. Performs monthly spore tests.
10. Ensures assigned exam rooms are cleaned and restocked with
medical supplies and materials to include sharps containers and
biohazard bags. Orders and maintains medical supplies, as well as
reporting any supply problem or defective equipment to
supervisor
11. Review and prep next day charts for providers, with I-Care and
current Medication list
12. Ensure that patient records are accurate and complete, ensures
that encounter forms are completed properly.
13. Maintains computerized PLC registries, files reports as needed
by department. (women, immunization, asthma, health)
14. Prepares appropriate forms as required for the patient's
medical treatment, including radiology and laboratory slips and
referrals based on findings of physician.
15. Gives counseling, care and follow-up instructions; health
education and materials to patients under the direct supervision of
a physician, podiatrist or licensed nurse.
16. Assists in answering telephones and taking messages, making
appointments, filing, completing statistics and making
referrals.
17. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures,
objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, and infection
control standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
--- Must be a graduate of a vocational or technical college in
medical assisting.
--- Minimum of 1-year medical assisting experience; 5+ years
preferred.
--- Phlebotomy experience preferred.
--- Experience working with pediatrics, other specialty practices
preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
--- CPT license preferred.
--- Valid California driver's license in good driving record will
be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained
throughout employment.
--- Current CPR certification or attain within 6 months of
hire.
--- Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment physical
exam, tuberculin skin test or x-ray and urine drug screen test to
include marijuana. Health must be adequate to perform all duties of
the position.
--- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of
vaccination.
--- Must pass a criminal background check.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
--- Knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality protocols.
--- Knowledge of medical terminology.
--- Skilled in all medical assisting competencies (e.g.,
immunizations, vitals, taking labs, etc.)
--- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
--- Strong attention to detail skills.
--- Skilled in working effectively with other team members to
coordinate care of patients.
--- Ability to prioritize and manage important information
requests.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
--- Productivity Software: Microsoft Office 365, Teams (video
conferencing and meetings) and Share Point
--- Electronic healthcare records software, NextGen preferred.
--- Utilization of Relias Learning, Paycom and PolicyTech
systems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demand described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with
hands and arms and talk to hear. The employee frequently is
required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk and
stoop. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10
pounds; may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or more up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral
vision and ability to adjust focus.
Indian Preference shall be given in accordance with IHC's Policies
and Procedures.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and
activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with
or without notice.
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