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Medical Assistant

Caring Health Center IncSpringfield, MA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Reports To : Clinical Site Manager

Supervises : N / A

Salary / Status : Non-Exempt

Minimum Requirements :

  • Graduated from accredited school, and High School diploma / G.E.D.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, patients, representatives of outside agencies and the general public.
  • Professional mannerisms and appearance
  • Demonstrate proficiency in assessment and delivery of all services to a diverse population
  • Adult, Infant and Child C.P.R. certification

Responsibilities : Patient Prepping :

  • In accordance established procedures, take and record vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse and temperature for all visits.
  • Perform tests, i.e., EKG, vision and audio screening and oxygen saturation as requested.
  • Prepare exam room and assist with exam as needed
  • If bilingual, provide assistance to staff in interpretation during visits and phone contact as needed
  • Perform other duties deemed necessary by Site Manager or Clinical Services Director
  • Oversee providers schedule and management of patient flow
  • Maintain confidentiality of all health center information
  • Schedule patient appointments and follow-up
  • Comply with H.I.P.P.A. regulations
  • Maintenance of lab / work area :

  • Keep work areas, exam rooms, and lab clean and orderly
  • Maintain Universal Precautions at all times and follow protocols related to blood / body fluid spills
  • Order lab and clinic supplies as needed
  • Inspect supplies in exam rooms and supply closet minimally every quarter and document in log books
  • Laboratory Assistance :

  • Review order sheet
  • Draw, perform and / or collect all lab specimens ensuring specimen integrity
  • Perform urinalysis, hcg, strep testing , finger stick blood glucose, hgb and lead testing
  • Complete correct lab requisition according to insurance / grant
  • Record completed lab work in lab logs daily
  • Autoclave and record weekly spore count
  • ACO :

  • Assist with QI projects to improve and maintain quality measures for HRSA, UDS, NCC, ACO and PCMH.
  • Physical Requirements :

    This position may requires the ability to work at a computer workstation. Requirements include lifting and carrying objects weighing 5-20 pounds on average.

    Frequent standing and walking.

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